GA HR1132

Recognizes and commends Representative Calvin Smyre for 48 years of service in the Georgia House of Representatives upon the occasion of his retirement, making him the "Dean" of the Georgia General Assembly

Representative Smyre's major legislative accomplishments include authoring the bill creating a state holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helping create the HOPE Scholarship Program, and co-sponsoring the bill to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag

Served on key committees including Higher Education, Rules, and Appropriations, and worked professionally as a former executive vice president for Columbus-based bank group Synovus

Holds a Bachelor of Science from Fort Valley State University and an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine; nationally served as President Emeritus of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL)

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Representative Smyre