HR 850: Riley, Lynne; occasion of her retirement; commend
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House Resolution 850
By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Burns of the 159th, Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Smith of the 70th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Lynne Riley on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Lynne Riley has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for her character, leadership, and commitment to the betterment and welfare of Georgia families; and
WHEREAS, Lynne Riley has dutifully served the people of Georgia for 21 years as a Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; and
WHEREAS, over $4.3 billion has been awarded to 459,408 students through the HOPE Scholarship Program since Lynne Riley was appointed by Governor Brian P. Kemp to serve as President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission in July 2020; and
WHEREAS, her creativity and vision played a vital role in implementing the GEORGIA MATCH program, one of the largest state-run direct admissions programs in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Lynne Riley was the first woman to be appointed Georgia State Treasurer and Georgia State Revenue Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Lynne Riley represented the citizens of House District 50 in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2014 and dutifully served as a Governor's Floor Leader and member of the committees on Ways & Means, MARTOC, Natural Resources & Environment, and Retirement; and
WHEREAS, her colleagues in this body elected her chairwoman of the Fulton County Delegation; 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
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Lynne Riley for her efficient, effective, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia as well as extend best wishes for continued success and happiness in her retirement.
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 Lynne Riley.