GA SR1372

Recognizes and commends Senator George Hooks for 32 years of outstanding service in the Georgia legislature, including representing the 14th District in the Georgia State Senate since 1990

Senator Hooks previously served five terms in the Georgia House of Representatives, where he was an assistant administration floor leader for Governor Joe Frank Harris

Served on numerous Senate committees, including Economic Development, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs; Rules; Natural Resources and Environment; ONE Georgia Authority Oversight; and Appropriations

Received multiple honors, including Outstanding Young Man of America (1979), Speak Up For a Child Award (1997, 1998), National Legislator of the Year (1999), Legislative Service Award (1991, 2006), and Outstanding Elected Official Grand Award (2008)

Earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from Mercer University, and is a member of the Rotary Club, the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, and the Eagle Scout Board of Review