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SR 172: Zucca, Paul; condolences

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Senate Resolution 172

By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Esteves of the 35th, James of the 28th, Kemp of the 38th, Parent of the 44th and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens with the passing of Paul Zucca on October 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Paul Zucca was a dedicated advocate for Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta who served on numerous committees, boards, and organizations at the city, county, and state levels to improve the community; and

WHEREAS, after moving from Midtown, he served as president of the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and later as chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, helping to strengthen bonds among East Atlanta, SAND, and Grant Park while securing resources to support local growth; and

WHEREAS, he was an early supporter of the Neighborhood Charter School and the Atlanta Charter Middle School before their merger, believing that all children deserved access to quality education; and

WHEREAS, he further served as a longtime representative for Zoo Atlanta, advocating for its promotion and preservation as a vital neighborhood asset; and

WHEREAS, he was united in love to his life partner of 47 years, John Newcomb, and the two were blessed with a remarkable son, Dylan; and

WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his family and friends were admired by others; and

WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he made this world a better place in which to live; and

WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Paul Zucca will long be remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Paul Zucca and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

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 the family of Paul Zucca.