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SR 833: Burns, Honorable Willie E.; recognize

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Senate Resolution 833

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Anderson of the 24th, Jones II of the 22nd, Davenport of the 17th, Harbison of the 15th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Honorable Willie E. Burns; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Honorable Willie E. Burns, of Washington, Georgia, 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 served his state and country in the United States Army, the Elberton Police Department, and the Georgia State Patrol; and

WHEREAS, in 2003, he was elected as the first Black Mayor of Washington, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure as mayor, he executed his vision of economic development to his community and region by founding and launching the Wilkes County Community Development Corporation; and

WHEREAS, he strengthened the City of Washington's economic base by developing the first affordable housing community where low and moderate-income individuals and families were able to obtain the American Dream by becoming homeowners and built the first and only state of the art multipurpose event venue; and

WHEREAS, his 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, a dedicated member of his community, he is a member of the NAACP, Washington, Georgia Branch; a lifetime member of the American Legion; past President of the Georgia Conference of Black Mayors (GCBM), Inc.; and is an active volunteer at his church and local schools; 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 the Honorable Willie E. Burns for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of 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 the Honorable Willie E. Burns.