HR 718: Maxwell, Scott; occasion of his retirement; commend

House Resolution 718

By: Representatives Greene of the 154th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 173rd, Efstration of the 104th, Powell of the 33rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Scott Maxwell on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Scott Maxwell has rendered decades of exceptional service across the public and private sectors, using his extensive media and legislative experience, strategic insight, and relationships with decision-makers at all levels of government to influence public policy and support clients throughout Georgia and beyond; and

WHEREAS, he is the founding principal of Mathews & Maxwell Inc., a respected governmental affairs consulting firm he co-founded in 1997 that has twice been named the most effective small governmental affairs firm in Georgia by James Magazine; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure at Mathews & Maxwell, he has led the development of short- and long-term strategies to help clients achieve success in legislative, procurement, and regulatory matters, representing sectors such as agribusiness, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and state procurement; and

WHEREAS, his consulting work has involved drafting policy papers, managing issue education campaigns, testifying before legislative committees, monitoring the work of advisory groups and executive boards, and developing media strategies to address public perception challenges; and

WHEREAS, he has further devoted nearly six years to public service in Washington, D.C., serving in multiple roles for United States Senator Sam Nunn and handling media responsibilities for the Senate Armed Services Committee, where Senator Nunn served as chairman; and

WHEREAS, his public service experience also includes work as assistant press secretary for the Ginn for Governor Campaign in 1982, reading clerk for the Georgia State Senate in 1981, and disaster public information officer for the United States Small Business Administration from 1979 to 1980; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Scott Maxwell for his decades of exemplary career service; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. 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 Scott Maxwell.