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SR 542: Hembree, Bill; recognize

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Senate Resolution 542

By: Senators Bearden of the 30th and Anavitarte of the 31st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Bill Hembree; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bill Hembree 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 superlative service as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency and as a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, founded in 2000, has three offices located in Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw; and

WHEREAS, Bill was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives 1992, and selflessly served his community until 2012; and

WHEREAS, in July 2022, the Bridge over Dog River, in Douglas County, Georgia, was dedicated in his name in recognition of his countless contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, he is a Christian, husband, father of three, patriot and author of 16 Hours in Heaven, published in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Bill's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; 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 Bill Hembree for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.

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 Bill Hembree.