Georgia SR 600: Jones IV, Dr. Robert "Bob"; commend

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Senate Resolution 600
By: Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the
53rd, Hickman of the 4th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Robert "Bob" Jones IV; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert "Bob" Jones IV has established himself as one of the most2
accomplished and respected citizens of Georgia, well-known for his efforts to improve the3
lives of fellow Georgians through his work in the field of medicine, his philanthropic4
endeavors, and countless hours of personal acts of service; and5
WHEREAS, Jones IV has earned advanced degrees in theology and clinical psychology and6
has completed further post-doctoral training in neuropsychology, serving as a licensed7
psychologist at the Behavioral Institute of Atlanta; and8
WHEREAS, Jones IV is president of Jonesheirs Inc., a family business whose mission is to9
preserve the legacy of his grandfather, Robert Tyre Jones Jr., and the qualities he embodied:10
excellence, integrity of character, and nurturing relationships with others; and11
WHEREAS, Jones IV serves as director of the Board of Directors for the Bobby Jones Chiari12
& Syringomyelia Foundation, a nonprofit foundation named after his grandfather, the13
legendary golfer Bobby Jones, dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for Chiari14
malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders; and15

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WHEREAS, Jones IV is known among family and friends as a man of deep Christian faith16
who wants all he meets to know that Jesus Christ is the most important influence in his life17
and who desires to share the gospel of Christ with others, a message he shares in part as a18
young adult Sunday school teacher at First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Georgia; and19
WHEREAS, Jones IV is a gifted public speaker who regularly uses his talents to promote20
worthy causes and organizations, especially those invested in improving mental health,21
including Augusta Mental Health and Summit Counseling Center; and22
WHEREAS, Jones IV is an avid golfer with a great love of dogs, but he cherishes his most23
important role as husband to his wife of 23 years, Mimi, who adores him, as well as his role24
as father to his daughter, Melanie.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26
commend Dr. Robert "Bob" Jones IV for his professional accomplishments and philanthropic27
efforts on behalf of the people of Georgia and the millions of Americans suffering from28
Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and related disorders, as well as express gratitude for29
his many acts of service rendered over the course of many years through his church, civic30
and humanitarian organizations, and private acts of charity and service, which have greatly31
blessed and touched the lives of those he has met.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr. Robert "Bob"34
Jones IV.35