Georgia House of Representatives - 1995/1996 Sessions

HR 314 - Burgess, Otis M.; commend

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1. Chambless  163rd       2. Murphy  18th            3. Royal  164th
4. Roberts  162nd         5. White  161st            6. Cox  160th


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HR 314                                             LC 8 2438






                             A RESOLUTION

  1- 1  Commending Otis M. Burgess; and for other purposes.

  1- 2  WHEREAS, Otis M. Burgess of Albany, Georgia, has contributed
  1- 3  substantially to state and local efforts to improve the
  1- 4  quality of life for Georgians with disabilities; and

  1- 5  WHEREAS, he was a founding member of the Albany Association
  1- 6  for Retarded Citizens and has been a dedicated board member
  1- 7  and an active volunteer for numerous years in his community
  1- 8  and in southwest Georgia; and

  1- 9  WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in securing the
  1-10  legislative and executive interest and commitment necessary
  1-11  to strengthen and expand state services to this very special
  1-12  constituency in Georgia; and

  1-13  WHEREAS, in recognition of his service and commitment in the
  1-14  field of mental health, he was appointed to the Governor's
  1-15  Advisory Council on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
  1-16  Substance Abuse where his insight, leadership, and
  1-17  compassion have proven invaluable; and

  1-18  WHEREAS, his advocacy and effectiveness have secured much
  1-19  needed reforms in the quality and breadth of service
  1-20  provided by the state to persons with disabilities, and his
  1-21  determination and commitment have been an inspiration to
  1-22  others; and

  1-23  WHEREAS, it is most appropriate to recognize the exemplary
  1-24  talent, energy, and ability of this special champion for
  1-25  persons with disabilities.

  1-26  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
  1-27  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and
  1-28  commend Otis M. Burgess for his dedication and commitment on
  1-29  behalf of persons with disabilities.

  1-30  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of
  1-31  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an
  1-32  appropriate copy of this resolution to Otis M. Burgess.






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