09 LC 94
0189
Senate
Resolution 67
By:
Senators Staton of the 18th, Brown of the 26th, Tolleson of the 20th, Harp of
the 29th and Grant of the 25th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Charles W. Bishop; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
a life-long resident of Bibb County, Mr. Charles W. Bishop received his
education in the Bibb County Public School System, graduated with a bachelor's
degree in criminal justice from Brenau College in 1983, and is a graduate of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bishop served in law enforcement for 35 years, working his way up in the
Macon Police Department from patrolman to deputy chief of police, retiring in
2000; and
WHEREAS,
after retiring from law enforcement, Mr. Bishop continued his dedicated service
to the public by serving as District Four Commissioner for Bibb County and as
Chairman of the Bibb County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS,
during his time as Commissioner, Mr. Bishop focused on growing Bibb County
through economic development by working to bring new industry and expanding
existing industry in the area; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bishop continually gives back to his community through his work on several
local boards, including the Macon State College Foundation Board of Trustees,
the Macon Economic Development Commission, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial
Authority, the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Middle
Georgia Clean Air Coalition, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, the Middle Georgia Regional Development Center, the Macon Area
Transportation Study, the NewTown Macon Board of Directors, and the Community
Health Works Board; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bishop is united in love and marriage to Carolyn Brickle Bishop, and the
couple has been blessed with four children and one grandchild;
and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Bishop for the great credit he reflects on his community and the state.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that this body express its appreciation to Mr. Bishop for the great credit he reflects on his community and the state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body commend Mr.
Charles W. Bishop for his outstanding service and his many important
contributions to Bibb County and the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Charles W. Bishop.