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03 LC 25 2833

House Resolution 49
By: Representative Purcell of the 122nd




A RESOLUTION

Commending Homer L. Wallace of Effingham County; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Homer L. Wallace served with honor and distinction as vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Effingham County in 1987-90 and 1999-2002; and

WHEREAS, he served in like manner as a member of the board of commissioners in 1985-86 and 1991-98; and

WHEREAS, he also rendered valuable public service as chairman of the committee to build a new jail, which was completed in 1993; member of the committee to build a new health center, which was completed in 1990; member of the committee to build a new prison, which was completed in 2001; and member of the committee to build a new Georgia State Patrol facility, which was completed in 2001; and

WHEREAS, he has also served his community not only through establishing the local chapter of the NAACP in 1968 and serving as its president and vice president for a combined total of 20 years but also through numerous other civic activities; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that he be recognized by this body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Homer L. Wallace of Effingham County for his record of public service and his many contributions to the welfare of his community and this state.

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 Homer L. Wallace.