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GA HR1714

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Matt Dollar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

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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