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Senate Resolution 878

By: Senators Millar of the 40th, McKoon of the 29th, Stone of the 23rd, Albers of the 56th, Tippins of the 37th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing James Robert Touchton; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, James Robert Touchton 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, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration, where he served as president of the Student Government Association, as a member of Delta Tau Delta, and as Treasurer of the Cobb Young Republicans; and

WHEREAS, his service to the state began in the Office of Governor Sonny Perdue, and he was the Legislative Director to State Representative David Casas before becoming a Senior Policy Analyst with the Senate Research Office; and

WHEREAS, as a member of the Senate Research Office, he has staffed the Education and Youth, Higher Education, State and Local Governmental Operations, Science and Technology, and State Institutions and Properties Committees; and

WHEREAS, he has also served in various educational advisory roles nationwide and was named National Conference of State Legislatures Educational Fellow; and

WHEREAS, James Robert Touchton 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 with the state, all of which have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize James Robert Touchton for his many contributions to the State of Georgia and extend to him their most sincere best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to James Robert Touchton.