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Senate
Resolution 34
By:
Senator Hooks of the 14th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Honorable James R. "Bump" Welch on the occasion of his
retirement; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Judge James R. "Bump" Welch 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 superlative service during
over 30 years with the Marion County Court System; and
WHEREAS,
Judge Welch has been an honest and dedicated public servant who strives for
excellence in all his endeavors and whose primary concern has been the fair and
impartial administration of justice; and
WHEREAS,
his colleagues know him as a clear thinker and hard worker, as a man whose
strong convictions are supported by meticulous research and careful
consideration, and as an equitable, impartial leader whose decisions were
governed by the rules of honesty and fair play; and
WHEREAS,
Judge Welch is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable
reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and the State of
Georgia is honored to have such a motivated and hard working individual as one
of its citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body recognize
Judge James R. "Bump" Welch for his outstanding judicial career and commend him
for his years of service to the State of Georgia and the citizens of Marion
county.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Judge James R. "Bump"
Welch.