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GA HR1714
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/26/2020
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dollar
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends J. Mark Burkhalter upon his nomination by President Donald Trump on May 15, 2020, to serve as United States Ambassador to Norway
- Burkhalter served 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives beginning in 1992, representing District 41 and later District 50, rising to the roles of Administration Floor Leader, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Speaker of the House under Governor Sonny Perdue
- Sponsored HB 1321 creating the City of Johns Creek and extended the hotel/motel fee that paved the way for Mercedes-Benz Stadium during his legislative tenure
- After resigning from the General Assembly in 2010, he joined the international law firm Dentons as Senior Advisor in Public Policy and Regulation and served on the State Transportation Board from 2015 to 2019
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to J. Mark Burkhalter
Legislative Description
Burkhalter, J. Mark; nomination as the United States Ambassador to Norway; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
6/26/2020
Full Bill Text
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