07 LC 36
0589
House
Resolution 388
By: Representatives Greene of
the
149th,
Floyd of the
147th,
Royal of the
171st,
Hanner of the
148th,
Wilkinson of the
52nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bob Cucchi for years of outstanding and effective service to the
state and the people of Georgia while working with Ford Motor Company; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
this state wishes to honor Mr. Bob Cucchi's many achievements; and
WHEREAS,
Bob has been a dedicated community leader maintaining ethical standards and
positive, productive relationships among Georgia's legislative leadership
beginning in 1979 and spanning five different administrations; and
WHEREAS,
he has made our people safer through architecting and spearheading vehicle and
driver safety initiatives, including key work in mandatory seatbelt laws in
Georgia and other states; and
WHEREAS,
he has supported and increased the business health and prosperity of this
state's economy through leadership with several organizations, including the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Governor's Youth, and the Science and
Technology Board, and he was a founding member and past chairman of the Georgia
Industry Association; and
WHEREAS,
Bob has directed and managed significant financial support for cultural,
educational, and social welfare organizations such as the King Center, Zoo
Atlanta, the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta History Center, Georgia Trust for
Historic Preservation, Georgia Institute of Technology, Fernbank Science Center,
and the Carols Museum as chairman of the Ford Atlanta Community Relations
committee.
WHEREAS,
Bob has continually spearheaded groundbreaking legislative initiatives that have
bolstered economic development and business expansion, resulting in job creation
over the past 28 years; and
WHEREAS,
Bob has increased our overall welfare as a driving force behind the
establishment of many training initiatives through Georgia's technical and adult
education programs; and
WHEREAS,
Bob's leadership at Ford Motor Company included the selection and mentoring of
several students from Georgia State University who have developed professionally
and are prospering in the government relations field; and
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Cucchi's service to Ford
Motor Company as the spokesman for the southeastern U.S. in a community and
government relations capacity that has been a platform for valuable public
service and welcome his continued involvement and influence in his next
endeavor, whether that be in business or public service.
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 Bob Cucchi.