Bill Text: GA HR584 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Tom Buck Parkway; dedicate
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-03-10 - House Second Readers [HR584 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR584-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 584
By:
Representatives Smyre of the
132nd,
Smith of the
129th,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Smith of the
131st,
Buckner of the
130th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Honorable Tom Buck for his public service and dedicating a road in his
honor; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Tom Buck was born on March 2, 1938, and was educated in the public schools of
Columbus, Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
his distinguished career included serving 19 consecutive terms of office in the
Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS,
he provided stellar leadership as Chairman of the House Committee on Retirement,
the House Committee on the University System, the House Committee on Ways and
Means, and the House Committee on Appropriations; and
WHEREAS,
his expertise on the state budget, developed over years of tireless service as a
House budget conferee, and his prodigious knowledge of tax law and policy were
invaluable in developing responsible fiscal policies in times of prosperity and
times of hard choices; and
WHEREAS,
as Chairman of the Muscogee House Delegation, he was always attentive to the
needs of his community; and
WHEREAS,
he has been generous with his time and energy for community endeavors, serving
on the board of trustees for the Columbus State University Foundation, St.
Francis Hospital, and the Columbus River Center for the Performing Arts;
and
WHEREAS,
his dedication, insight, and tenacity are attributes that have made him an
exemplary public servant.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the members of
this body commend the Honorable Tom Buck for outstanding service to his
community, constituents, colleagues, and to the General Assembly and the people
of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portion of SR 22 Spur from US 27 (Veterans Parkway)
to Brown Avenue in Muscogee County, Georgia, be dedicated as the Tom Buck
Parkway.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and
directed to place and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the road named in
this resolution.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department
of Transportation and to Tom Buck.
