Bill Text: GA HR1431 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Arneson, Mr. Mark E.; National Commander; Sons of the American Legion; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR1431 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1431-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1431
By:
Representatives Reese of the
98th,
Austin of the
10th,
and Jones of the
46th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Mark E. Arneson, National Commander of the Sons of the
American Legion; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Mark E. Arneson has long been recognized by the citizens of this nation for
the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment
to the welfare of the citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Arneson was elected National Commander at the 38th Annual National
Convention of the Sons of the American Legion held in Louisville, Kentucky in
August, 2009; and
WHEREAS,
he earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel and a master's degree from the
University of Georgia, is a certified public accountant, and is assistant vice
president in the corporate tax division of Oldcastle, Inc., one of the largest
road construction and building product manufacturers in the United States;
and
WHEREAS,
a resident of Tucker, Georgia, Mr. Arneson is a member of Squadron 127 in Buford
and has served in numerous leadership positions including Detachment Commander;
and
WHEREAS,
he began his service for the national organization in 1991 as alternate NEC and
has gone on to serve as NEC, chairman of the National Americanism Commission, on
the Citizens Flag Alliance, on the National Junior Shooting Sports Championship
staff, and on the staff of the National Oratorical Competition; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Arneson served as Chairman of the Child Welfare Foundation Committee for two
years, helping the organization earn a record level of donations in a year with
$383,000 and crossing the $3 million total donation level; and
WHEREAS,
he served as National Vice Commander for the Southern region and graduated from
the 2008 National American Legion College; and
WHEREAS,
the outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service of this distinguished
Georgian is worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Mark E. Arneson for his efficient, effective, and
unselfish public service to the Sons of the American Legion and congratulate him
upon his selection as National Commander.
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. Mark E.
Arneson.
