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House
Resolution 2229
By:
Representative Smith of the
113th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Tom Cochran; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Tom Cochran has long been recognized by the citizens of this state 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,
Mr. Cochran dedicated nearly three decades of service to the University of
Georgia, serving as business manager for the Department of Student Activities
and working for the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, where he
retired as Associate Vice President; and
WHEREAS,
during his tenure with Student Affairs, Mr. Cochran founded the Arch Society and
served as advisor to the Student Government Association, Phi Kappa Theta
Fraternity, and numerous other student organizations; and
WHEREAS,
the Arch Society was established in 1992 to provide the University of Georgia
with students who serve as goodwill ambassadors and greeters on behalf of the
school; and
WHEREAS,
in honor of his years of service to the Arch Society, the program established
the Tom Cochran Service Award in 1998 which is granted to an Arch Society member
who spends the most hours serving the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
a community leader, Mr. Cochran is active with the Ark United Ministry Outreach
Center, which provides emergency financial assistance to the low-income
population of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding counties; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Cochran has served as president of the University Employees Credit Union,
where he was instrumental in the merger between the University Employees Credit
Union and the Georgia Federal Credit Union;
and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Cochran is a founding member and served as first pastor of Ashford Memorial Methodist Church in Oconee County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Cochran is a founding member and served as first pastor of Ashford Memorial Methodist Church in Oconee County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Cochran is united in love and marriage to his supportive wife, Frances, and
he has been blessed with the love and support of their children, Will and Marcie
Cochran and Maggie and Rick McAllister; and three remarkable grandchildren,
Anna, Gracie, and Sarah; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of
this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Mr. Tom Cochran for his incredible service to the University
of Georgia and the people of this state and extend to him 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 Mr. Tom
Cochran.