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GA SR936

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Beach

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate commends J. Mark Burkhalter for his dedicated service to Johns Creek and the State of Georgia
  • Burkhalter was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1992 at age 31 and served continuously for 18 years, rising to Administration Floor Leader, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Speaker of the House under Governor Sonny Perdue
  • He was the first Republican to author Georgia's budget since Reconstruction and sponsored HB 1321 creating the City of Johns Creek
  • Prior to his legislative career, he served on the staff of Congressman Newt Gingrich and built a career in real estate development as principal of Burkhalter Realty and Akin Properties
  • Upon resigning from the General Assembly in 2010, he joined the international law firm Dentons as Senior Advisor in Public Policy and Regulation

Legislative Description

Burkhalter, J. Mark; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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