GA SR1117

Commends Derrick Boazman, a native Atlantan, radio host, and former Atlanta City Council member (elected 1997, re-elected 2001, resigned April 2004), and recognizes Men and Women in Radio Day at the Georgia state capitol

Boazman hosts the weekday radio talk show "Too Much Truth" (4pm–7pm) and is an outspoken advocate for minority rights, with appearances on CNN, Nightline, Court TV, and coverage in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and the New Yorker

Holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Morris Brown College and serves as President and CEO of Facilitation Strategies, Inc., a firm specializing in strategic planning and group facilitation

Received multiple awards including the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta's Award for Outstanding Contribution in Politics (2000), Morris Brown College's Going the Distance Career–Achievement Award (2000), and was selected by Colin Powell to serve on the President's Summit for America's Future Committee

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Derrick Boazman