Senate Resolution 709
By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Wicks of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Jackson of the 41st,
Anderson of the 43rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Christopher M. Lazzara; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Christopher M. Lazzara has established a glowing reputation throughout the
state of Georgia as a passionate and dedicated entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community
leader; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Lazzara founded MountainStar Partners in 2013, and as Chief
Executive Officer, he diligently leads the firm’s investment committee, directs investment
strategy, and continues to oversee all major initiatives for the company and its subsidiaries;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to overseeing the growth and success of MountainStar Partners,
Christopher Lazzara also co-founded the Georgia School of Orthodontics, in 2016, with his
father, Dr. Gasper Lazzara; and
WHEREAS, he is a permanent member of the Executive Committee of the Georgia School
of Orthodontics’ Board of Trustees and serves as Chair of the School’s Finance and Facilities
Committees; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Lazzara has proudly served in leadership with various prestigious
organizations including the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, the University of North
Florida, the Lazzara Family Foundation, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and
the American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, in response to his 6-month-old daughter experiencing symptoms of an rare and
incurable pediatric disease, Christopher Lazzara founded the Isa Elaine Foundation which
is committed to sharing research, clinical application, and financial resources to help other
patients experiencing similar challenges; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Lazzara is a person of magnanimous strengths with an
unimpeachable reputation for dedicated leadership, integrity, intelligence, fairness, and
kindness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Christopher M. Lazzara and extend their sincere best wishes for his
continued health, happiness, and success.
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 Christopher M.
Lazzara.