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GA HR1675

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Hugh Floyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Barbara and Richard Gay for their dedicated service to the City of Helen, Georgia, and their contributions to improving the lives of others through leadership and generosity since their marriage in 1957.
  • Richard Gay served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1971, and later served as Alpine Helen's first fire chief with the Helen Volunteer Fire Department from 1979 to 1993.
  • The Gays became operators of the Helendorf River Inn on August 2, 1974, and devoted over three decades to promoting tourism in Helen through travel shows, seminars, and multiple terms on the Helen Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
  • Barbara Gay held leadership positions with several tourism and hospitality organizations, including the Helen Dining and Lodging Association, the Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association.
  • The Gays were honored by the Balloon Federation of America and the Helen Arts & Heritage Council for their 36-year sponsorship of the annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race.

Legislative Description

Gay, Barbara & Richard; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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