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Recognizing and commending Honorable Mark Taylor, the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Mark Taylor is the distinguished Lieutenant Governor of Georgia who has presided over the Georgia State Senate during three Regular Sessions and two Special Sessions on congressional and legislative reapportionment; and

WHEREAS, this very capable and fair-minded state-wide elected official is a native son who returned home to Albany following his education at Emory and the University of Georgia Law School and served 11 successful years in the State Senate where he was appointed to the powerful position of Administrative Floor Leader under Governor Zell Miller; and

WHEREAS, he has made economic development throughout the great state of Georgia his top priority and chairs the Georgia Rural Development Council where he is instrumental in assisting rural Georgia communities and their citizens to prosper; and

WHEREAS, he has demonstrated his dedication to improving education in Georgia; keeping teachers and students safe in classrooms and at school functions; ensuring the safety of Georgia's women and their children; and requiring teenagers to drive responsibly; and

WHEREAS, his vision of Georgia includes more jobs for its citizens, safer communities for individuals and families, and schools that prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Honorable Mark Taylor for his exceptional vision and determination to lead Georgians to a better future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Honorable Mark Taylor.