HR 564: Mainor, Mesha; commend

House Resolution 564

By: Representatives Hagan of the 156th, Ballard of the 147th, Camp of the 135th, New of the 40th, Taylor of the 173rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Mesha Mainor; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mesha Mainor has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, during her tenure in the House of Representatives, Mesha Mainor authored bipartisan legislation establishing the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority, the nation's first public agency focused on the fourth industrial revolution workforce; and

WHEREAS, she further served as vice chairwoman of the Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Local Redistricting and Elections and championed legislation promoting government spending transparency, school choice, public safety, healthcare, and regulated industries; and

WHEREAS, Mesha Mainor made history as the first African American woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly as a republican following her transition from the Democratic Party, representing a leading voice for integrity, humility, and conservative values; and

WHEREAS, her extensive public service also includes roles with United States Congressman John Lewis, the United States Agency for International Development, and the United States Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; and

WHEREAS, a sixth-generation Georgian, Mesha Mainor was born to Atlanta natives Shirley Mainor and Willie Denson, and she descends from distinguished ancestors such as war veteran Julius Hutto Mainor; and

WHEREAS, her 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 her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Mesha Mainor for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mesha Mainor.