Saturday, March 28, 2009

I reckon you're an OUTLAW, son...


09 LC 94 1031

House Resolution 673

By: Representatives Heard of the 114th, Murphy of the 120th, Smyre of the 132nd, Heckstall of the 62nd, Randall of the 138th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring President George W. Bush on becoming the 43th President of the United States and recognizing President George W. Bush as an honorary lifetime member of the Georgia Legislative White Caucus; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on January 20, 2001, George W. Bush became the 43th President of the United States and the forty-third caucasian to hold this most important and powerful of world positions; and

WHEREAS, prior to becoming president, George W. Bush faithfully and diligently served as the Texas Governor from 1995-2001.

WHEREAS, President George W. Bush was a highly distinguished member of both the sState of Texas and United States and has a long and distinguished career as a public servant and representative of the people; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Legislative White Caucus is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization established in 1973 with a vision to set the standards for white legislators and other political leaders in the years to come and to boldly assert the power of the white vote and the power of the white voice: and

WHEREAS, the primary purposes of the Georgia Legislative White Caucus are to promote the general welfare of minorities and other citizens of Georgia in matters of health, welfare, education, criminal justice, employment, and economic development; to stimulate professional and intellectual growth; and to advance the study and implementation of solutions to the problems of all citizens of the great State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, throughout his political career, President George W. Bush has enjoyed an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, vision, and passion for public service, and no one could be more worthy of special honor and recognition by the members of this body and the Georgia Legislative White Caucus than this extraordinary leader.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize President George W. Bush as an honorary lifetime member of the Georgia Legislative White Caucus; join in commending him for his exceptional service to his community, this state, and our nation; and congratulate him on becoming the 43rd President of the United States.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the National White Caucus of State Legislators and other state white legislative caucuses are urged to adopt similar measures recognizing the extraordinary achievements of President George W. Bush.

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 the chairman of the Georgia Legislative White Caucus, Senator Emanuel D. Jones; the president of the National White Caucus of State Legislators, Representative Calvin Smyre; and to the President of the United States, George W. Bush.
Oh...wait...my error. This must be the one from 8 years ago. Here's today's copy.