Bill Text: GA SR1246 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Pine Lake Mayor Gregory M. Zarus; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1246 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1246-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1246
By:
Senators Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Pine Lake Mayor Gregory M. Zarus; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mayor Gregory M. Zarus has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable
hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community
and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service during more than
nine years as mayor of Pine Lake, often serving as a volunteer as he returned
his salary earnings back to the city treasury; and
WHEREAS,
he was instrumental in growing the business sector in Pine Lake through
annexation and incorporating properties, thus increasing sales revenue and the
tax base; and
WHEREAS,
he played a vital role in improving the water conditions of DeKalb County
through the Snapfinger Creek Watershed Project with the formation of a
storm-water utility, in which pollution levels are greatly reduced through new
wetlands and dredging of Pine Lake; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Zarus improved the ecology of DeKalb County and Pine Lake through the
designation of a Tree City USA and acquisition of property and increasing green
spaces by 27 percent, while transforming the lands into wetlands, bird
sanctuaries, and other natural habitats; and
WHEREAS,
he implemented the Rockbridge Road corridor improvements through the
establishment of a Downtown Development Authority, which included new sidewalks,
street markings, bike lanes, and business zoning and coding; and
WHEREAS,
he chartered a Community Development Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment
Plan to include senior housing; and
WHEREAS,
Mayor Zarus has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital
role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the
welfare of the citizens of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Mayor Gregory M. Zarus for his outstanding career and contributions to Pine
Lake, DeKalb County, and the State of Georgia and commend him for his years of
service as mayor of Pine Lake.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mayor Gregory M. Zarus.
