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GA SR1024
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Butch Miller
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes Donald Eugene Panoz, born February 13, 1935, in Ohio, for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur and his contributions to the racing and hospitality industries in Georgia
- Co-founded Milan Pharmaceuticals (later Mylan Labs) and became the youngest president of a pharmaceutical company in the United States; founded the Elan Corporation in Ireland in the 1970s and opened Elan Pharmaceutical in Georgia in the 1980s, the first Irish company listed on a U.S. stock exchange
- Established Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Georgia, Chateau Elan Hotel/Spa in Australia, Club Elan golf club, and Elan Motors
- Founded the American Le Mans Racing Series, owned three major race tracks in Georgia, Florida, and Canada, and served as managing partner of the Delta Wing Car
- Inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on November 16, 2013; the Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Panoz
Legislative Description
Panoz, Donald Eugene; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/24/2014
Full Bill Text
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