Georgia CommonsHR1769: HR1769 Curtin, Kevin F.; retirement; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Kevin F. Curtin, Georgia EMC's Senior Vice President of Government Relations, on his retirement after more than 30 years in government relations work.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Kevin F. Curtin as he prepares to retire in July 2026. Curtin has spent over 30 years in government relations, starting in 1993 as Chief of Staff to a former state insurance commissioner, then working for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, an insurance trade group, a health plans association, and more than 22 years at AT&T before joining Georgia EMC in 2021. The resolution recounts his career history, civic involvement with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Technology Association of Georgia, education, and family. It formally commends him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kevin F. Curtin for his career in government relations upon his retirement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Curtin.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Kevin F. Curtin, a government relations executive at Georgia EMC. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or state agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents; it is a formal, symbolic tribute from the House of Representatives to an individual retiring after a long career representing electric cooperatives and other industries before the legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses summarize Curtin's career, including roles at AT&T and Georgia EMC and his civic leadership positions.
- The resolved clause formally commends Curtin for his service and wishes him well in retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Curtin an official copy of the resolution.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
- Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- Georgia EMC
- government relations
- retirement honor