EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

Every year in January we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, J11,
who inspired our nation with his dream of hope, justice and
human rights; and

During the 2014 Legislative Session, the Georgia‘General
Assembly overwhelmingly passed, and I signed into law
House Bill 1080, legislation that authorized the placement of
a statue honoring Dr. King at the state Capitol; and

The privately funded project will be led by the Georgia
Capitol Arts Standards Commission which will undertake the
statue’s design and fund—raising efforts.

Now, THEREFORE, BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That the Honorable Calvin Smyre is hereby designated as the
chief liaison regarding fund—raising efforts for this tribute to
Dr. King.

This 211? day of March, 2015.

HMSQIL

GOVERNOR