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“SHAW LEAVES THE GEORGIA HOUSE TO JOIN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E933 on May 25, 2010.
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SHAW LEAVES THE GEORGIA HOUSE TO JOIN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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HON. JACK KINGSTON
of georgia
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jay Shaw's appointment to the board of Georgia Department of Transportation after a successful 30 year career in state and municipal government.
Since the late 1970's, Jay Shaw has dedicated himself to a life of public service. At the age of 32, Mr. Shaw was elected mayor of Lakeland, Georgia. Although being a small town mayor is not an easy job with everyone in town expecting something of you, he took the job in stride, always vowing that he was there for his constituents.
In 1994, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. He has fought for the interests of small business owners and successfully ended long-distance phone calls within counties. His many bipartisan friendships demonstrate his congenial attitude. However, let this not be confused with his strong force and tireless effort to stand up for beliefs.
Jay Shaw grew up in a family of public servants. His mother, Dorothy Pafford Shaw, served as a state representative for 12 years before serving on the Georgia Public Service Commission for two decades; his father, Slaton Shaw, served on the Lanier County school board; and his son, Jason Shaw, is now running for his District 176 seat.
Mr. Shaw's hard work and unwavering loyalty are just two of the many attributes that have helped him to serve his constituency well. He is personable, outgoing and always has a good attitude. Aside from his outstanding work, the people of Lakeland and I find a good friend in Jay Shaw. That is why I warmly congratulate him on his appointment to the board of Georgia Department of Transportation and wish him the best of luck.
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