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Commending William S. "Bill" Jackson, Sr.; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, William S. "Bill" Jackson, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of Columbia County for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his many years of superlative service as a member of the Georgia General Assembly; as chairman of the Columbia County Board of Education; as a national director, region president, and local president of the Jaycees; as president of the Martinez Merchants Association; as a member of the Homebuilders Association; and as a member of the Shilo Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of his community have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; 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 commend William S. "Bill" Jackson, Sr., for his many years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his community and state and extend to him their 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 transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to William S. "Bill" Jackson, Sr.