A RESOLUTION
NO._________________
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING METRA BUS OPERATORS FOR
DEMONSTRATING THEIR EXPERT DRIVING SKILLS IN THE GEORGIA STATE BUS ROADEO
COMPETITION.
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2008, the Georgia Transit Association and the
Metropolitan Area Regional Transit Authority (MARTA) sponsored the Annual
Georgia State Bus Roadeo in Atlanta, GA; and
WHEREAS, eleven rural systems and seven urban systems throughout the state of
Georgia participated in categories that included the 15 passenger van,
Paratransit Cut-Away and 35 foot buses; and
WHEREAS, METRA Bus Operators exhibited expert driving skills by maneuvering
a vehicle through an intricate obstacle course with forty-six competitors
throughout the state which measured professional skills, knowledge of safety
regulations, bus equipment and personal appearance; and
WHEREAS, the following METRA Bus Operators participating in the Roadeo
event were Raymond Roberts, Darrion Mitchell, Loretta Stewart, Maurice Steward
and Edward Irving; and
WHEREAS, METRA Bus Operator Raymond Roberts won first place; Darrion
Mitchell won third place, and METRA?s Team won second place; and
WHEREAS, METRA Bus Operator, Raymond Roberts will represent Columbus in the
International Bus Roadeo Competition held in Seattle, WA in May 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We commend and congratulate METRA Bus Operators for demonstrating their
expert driving skills in the Annual State Bus Operator Roadeo Competition.
METRA's accomplishment gives local and statewide recognition to METRA. They are
an asset to the Columbus Consolidated Government and to the entire community.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held on
the 30th day of, September 2008, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative
vote of ___ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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