HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KEISHA SEAN WAITES REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSE DISTRICT 60 POST OFFICE BOX 162972 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30321 www.keishawaites.com seanwaites@hotmail.com 404.538.3479
September 18, 2017
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The Honorable Governor Nathan Deal 203 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Governor Deal and Members of the Georgia General Assembly: Serving in the Georgia General Assembly has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. I was given the tremendous opportunity to work closely with over 234 of the best minds in Georgia. Working in tandem, taught me invaluable lessons that have both stretched and contributed to my personal and professional growth. It is with both excitement and sadness I submit my letter of intent to vacate the post of House District 60, effective Monday, Sept 18, 2017. It is my belief our work together under the Golden Dome, has given me the wherewithal to successfully navigate the role and responsibility as the next Chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. It has been my esteemed honor to work with members of the General Assembly and sponsor various pieces of legislation, including House Bill 54, the Fallen Hero Bill, which provides college tuition assistance for the children of fallen law enforcement officials, sponsoring HB 223 to restore driver’s education funding in high schools, HB 334 “April’s Law” to combat domestic violence. Additionally, I am proud of the ground breaking legislation and public policy we implemented together such as: $1 billion dollar annual investment into transit and infrastructure, ensuring the State Capitol and legislative buildings are wheelchair accessible to Georgia’s citizens and the visually impaired community. Gov. Deal, Lt. Gov. Cagle, Speaker Ralston, Leader Trammell and my colleagues in the legislature, I thank you for your commitment, service, and dedication to our state. Your leadership not only sets an example, but it is second to none in comparison. I am grateful for our friendship and the many lessons learned from both our victories and conflicts. It is my hope that we will continue to support and engage one another. Moreover, I have only one request that you continue to share your insight, wisdom and prayers, as I transition to my next endeavor of public service. To the legislative council staff, fiscal office staff, clerk’s office staff, Capitol police, Capitol and CLOB staff thank you for your many acts of kindness and support. I am forever grateful to call each of you my friend and colleagues. To my family, friends and constituents, I thank you for the trust and confidence you placed in me and for sharing this amazing journey. I look forward to this next chapter with great expectations as we continue our work together serving the people of Fulton County and great State of Georgia. Best Regards,
Keisha
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KEISHA SEAN WAITES REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSE DISTRICT 60 POST OFFICE BOX 162972 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30321 www.keishawaites.com seanwaites@hotmail.com 404.538.3479
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The Honorable Lt. Governor Casey Cagle The Honorable Speaker David Ralston The Honorable Minority Leader Bob Trammell Distinguished Members of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative Council Staff Fiscal Office Staff Clerk’s Office Staff
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