Georgia CommonsSR 229: Bowen, Rudy; recognize
Last action February 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Rudy Bowen for his 19 years of service on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board and his contributions to Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Rudy Bowen, a Gwinnett County homebuilder who founded Bowen Family Homes in 1969 and served on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board starting in 2007, including two terms as chairman over his 19-year tenure. The resolution recounts his career and community service, including work on the Lake Lanier Recreational Authority, the Gwinnett Airport Authority, the Gwinnett Board of Appeals, and the Johns Creek Hospital Board. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Bowen as a keepsake honoring his service and wishing him future health and happiness.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Rudy Bowen for his 19 years of service on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Rudy Bowen.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes to Bowen for future health and happiness.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Rudy Bowen, a Gwinnett County homebuilder and former Georgia Department of Transportation Board member. It has no regulatory or financial effect on the broader public, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents' daily lives. It serves as a public, official record of the Senate's appreciation for one individual's decades of civic and business contributions in Gwinnett County.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Rudy Bowen for his Georgia Department of Transportation Board service and wishes him future health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Bowen.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Rudy Bowen for his service on the Georgia Department of Transportation Board as well as extend best wishes for future health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Department of Transportation
- Gwinnett County
- legislative honors