Senate Resolution 1072
By: Senator Bearden of the 30th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Donald Newman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Donald Newman has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the
vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare
of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced
dramatically by his 44 consecutive years of service on the Mount Zion City Council; and
WHEREAS, he is believed to be the longest-serving city council member in the State of
Georgia and was recognized at the age of 85 as one of the oldest currently serving council
members; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Donald Newman is an active member of Five
Points Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, where he has served as Choir Director, Sunday
School Teacher, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, as well
as Secretary and Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to Mount Zion and Carroll County extends far beyond city
council service, as he also served 44 consecutive years on the Board of Directors of the
Carroll County Water Authority where he played a key role in restoring the Mount Zion
municipal water system; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, Donald Newman is one of the original founders and served as
Chairman of the Board of the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Primary Health Care Clinic; and
WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Donald Newman for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated
public service to the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Donald Newman.