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GA SR847
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michael Rhett
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate 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 held the role of President Emeritus of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL)
- Former executive vice president of Columbus-based bank group Synovus, with a Bachelor of Science from Fort Valley State University and an Honorary Doctorate from Morehouse School of Medicine
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Representative Smyre
Legislative Description
Smyre, Representative Calvin; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/1/2022
Full Bill Text
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