Georgia SR 1185: Boyett, Joe Kenny; commend

Bill Text

16 LC 109 0463
S. R. 1185
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Senate Resolution 1185
By: Senator Harper of the 7th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Joe Kenny Boyett for his dedicated service to the Department of Corrections1
and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Joe Kenny Boyett was hired as a woodshop instructor at Ware State Prison in3
July, 1999, and has served in that capacity for the past 17 years; and4
WHEREAS, he has the remarkable ability to skillfully train and educate individuals about5
woodworking, and because of his dedication, the wood shop on the grounds of Ware State6
Prison has been named the Joe Kenny Boyett Wood Shop in his honor; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Boyett is known as a pioneer in the field of woodworking, and some of his8
best craft includes cabinetry, wood carving, joinery, and carpentry; and9
WHEREAS, before coming to Ware State Prison, he worked for the Ware County Board of10
Education for 34 years, from 1965 to 1999, and is held in high regard; and11
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this12
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.13
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body14
commend Joe Kenny Boyett for his dedicated service to the Department of Corrections and15
the State of Georgia and wish him continued health and happiness.16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed17
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Joe Kenny Boyett.18