Senate Resolution 983
By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Jones II of the 22nd, Parent of the 44th, Payne of the
54th, Brass of the 6th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Senator Ed Harbison; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Senator Ed Harbison 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, first elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1992, Senator Ed Harbison
represents the citizens of Macon, Marion, Talbot, Taylor, and Schley counties, as well as
portions of Chattahoochee County and Muscogee County; and
WHEREAS, he currently serves as chairman of the State Institutions and Property
Committee; ranking member of the Banking and Financial Institutions, Insurance and Labor,
Interstate Cooperation, Reapportionment and Redistricting, and Ethics committees; and vice
chairman of Veterans, Military and Homeland Security committee; and
WHEREAS, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Purple Heart recipient, he is
responsible for the legislation that designated Georgia as a Purple Heart State, created a
separate court for veterans, and established the Military Hall of Fame in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Senator Ed Harbison has received numerous honors in recognition of his
exemplary service and professional accomplishments, including the James Costen
Government Services Award, the National Infantry Association's Order of Saint Maurice, the
Department of Defense's Vietnam Veterans of Appreciation Award, the Legacy of
Leadership Award, and many more; 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, Senator Ed Harbison 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 public servant be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend Senator Ed Harbison for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and
dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and this nation as well as 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 Senator Ed
Harbison.