Senate first readers 2002April 12

SENATE FIRST READERS FRIDAY, APRIL I2, 2002 FORTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY
SR 1009. By Senator Thomas of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, April 9. 2002, as AIDS Awareness
Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. Read ~d adopted. SR 1010. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jill Lowther; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1011. By Senators Balfour of the 9th and Shafer of the 48th: A RESOLUTION urging national support for the State of Israel and declaring the support of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1012. By Senators Thomas of the 10th, Smith of the 25th and Brown of the 26th. A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Mary Otealia Allen Edwards and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1013. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Ragan of the 11th, Brown of the 26th. Gillis of the 20th and Marable of the 52nd A RESOLUTION commending the Senate Interns for the 2002 Regular Session; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1014. By Senator Thomas of the 10th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shepherd Center and urging each hospital, trauma center, or other medical facility in the State of Georgia to consult with and make referrals to Shepherd Center when presented with emergency patients identified as havmg suffered a spinal cord injury; and for other purposes. Read and adopted.
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SR 1015. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION commending George W. "Jack" Strickland. Jr.; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1016. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Beatty of the 47th, Balfour of the 9th and Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Bill Flaherty; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1017. By Senator Thomas of the 2nd.

A RESOLUTION urging congressional action to ensure all necessary steps are taken to protect the people of Georgia from terrorist, environmental, safety, and health threats posed by plutonium transported through our state and processed, stored, and handled near our borders, including minimizing the need for any such transport, processing, storage, or handling of plutonium; and for other purposes.

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Referred to Rules Committee.

SR 1018. By Senators Stokes of the 43rd, Harbison of the 15th, Butler of the 55th, Jackson of the 50th, Smith of the 25th and others.

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 16, 2002. as Equal Pay Day; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1019. By Senator Tate of the 38th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable State Senator Donzella Johnson James upon her retirement from the State of Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes

Read and adopted.

SR 1020. By Senator Bowen of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION commending Miss Erin S. Ellis, Miss Cordele 2002; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1021. By Senators Stephens of the 5lst and Johnson of the 1st

A RESOLUTION commending the members of the 165th Security Forces Squadron of the Georgia Air National Guard; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

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SR 1022. By Senator Hill of the 4th A RESOLlJilON commending agencies and advocates f!>r citizens with hearing loss; and for other purposes
Read and adopted. SR 1023. By Senators Hecht of the 34th, Starr of the 44th, Moore of the 18th,
Thompson of the 33rd and Thomas of the 2nd and others A RESOLUTION commending Linda Thompson; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1024. By Senator Thompson of the 33rd. A RESOLUTION commending American Legion Post 294; and for other purposes Read and adopted. SR 1025. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County Deputy F1re Chief Scotty McClure; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1026. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Waller County Coroner Dewayne Wilson; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1027. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Chief Medical Examiner Kris L. Sperry; :ind for other purposes Read and adopted. SR 1028. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLlJilON recognizing and commending Walker County Battahon Fire Chief Terry Newberry; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1029 By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County Fire Chief Randy Camp; and for other purposes Read and adopted.
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SR 1030 By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County District Attorney Herbert "Buzz" Franklin, Jr.; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1031. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1032. By Senator Mulhs of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County Director of Emergency Services David Ashburn, and for other purposes

Read and adopted.

SR 1033. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Walker County Sole Commissioner Bebe Heiskell; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1034 By Senator Price of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devin Grey Hunt; and for other purposes

Read and adopted.

SR 1035. By Senator Mulhs of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and expressing gratitude to Mr. Ben Napier for his many years of selfless service to his country; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1036. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending distinguished Georgian John Culpepper; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1037

By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending distinguished Georgian Brinie Bethune; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted

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SR 1038. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending distinguished Georgian Freddie Pams; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted SR 1039. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending distinguished Georgian Bill Adams; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1040. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Ray Crowder, and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1041. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Bill Clark; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1042. By Senator Hill of the 4th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Michael Lee Woodcock; and for other purposes Read and adopted. SR 1043. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th: A RESOLUTION commending the Newnan Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1044. By Senator Seabaugh of the 28th: A RESOLUTION commending the Northgate High School WinterGuard; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1045. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and G1lhs of the 20th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable William (Billy) Shaw Abney; and for other purposes. Read and adopted.
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SR 1046. By Senators Thomas of the 2nd, Hill of the 4th and Johnson of the !st.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1047. By Senators Brown of the 26th.and Golden of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION commending the staff of the Reapportionment Office; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1048. By Senators Stephens of the 51st and Price of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Susan W. Cable upon her retirement from the State of Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1049. By Senators Stephens of the 51st, Price of the 56th and Johnson of the !st:

A RESOLUTION honoring Senator J. Ph1lhp Gingrey; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted.

SR 1050

By Senators Starr of the 44th, Thompson of the 33rd, Gillis of the 20th, Dean of the 31st and Hooks of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION commending Barry W. Reid; and for other purposes

Read and adopted.

SR 1051. By Senators Dean of the 31st, Starr of the 44th and Walker of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Friday, April 12. 2002, as Tom Murphy Day in Georgia; and for other purposes

Read and adopted.

SR 1052. By Senators Pnce of the 56th, Thomas of the 54th, Gingrey of the 37th, Starr of the 44th, Crotts of the 17th and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Dr. James A Kaufmann; and for other purposes.

Read and adopted

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SR 1053. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Gillis of the 20th, Starr of the 44th and Walker of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Jim Hurt; and for other purposes.
Read and adopted. SR 1054. By Senator Starr of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION commending and expressing appreciation to Terry A McKenzie on the occasion of his retirement, and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1055. By Senator James of the 35th. A RESOLUTION commending the American Clergy Leadership Conference of Georgia; and for other purposes. Read and adopted SR 1056. By Senator Shafer of the 48th: A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Vincent Jacob Masino; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1057. By Senator Shafer of the 48th: A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Jacob Farris Gleghorn; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1058. By Senator Shafer of the 48th. A RESOLUTION commending Mack Mattingly; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1059. By Senator Shafer of the 48th. A RESOLUTION commending Alec Poitevint; and for other purposes. Read and adopted. SR 1060. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Thomas of the 10th, Harp of the 16th, Walker of the 22nd, Thomas of the 2nd and others A RESOLUTION commending Maretta Mitchell Taylor on the occas10n of her retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes. Read and adopted.
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