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GA SR1261

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate Resolution 1261 commends Senator Jason Carter for his service representing the 42nd Senate District (DeKalb County) in the Georgia State Senate

  • Senator Carter led on issues including strengthening public education, preserving the HOPE Scholarship, supporting small businesses, advocating for an independent ethics commission, and protecting voting rights

  • Prior to serving in the Senate, Carter earned a law degree from the University of Georgia and practiced at Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP, where his pro bono work earned him the Stuart Eizenstat Award from the Anti-Defamation League

  • Carter received recognition from organizations including Common Cause Georgia, the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, Georgia Conservation Voters, and Sheltering Arms Early Learning Centers, and was selected for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government's Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute

  • The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy to Senator Carter, wishing him success in future endeavors

Legislative Description

Carter, Senator Jason; commend

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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