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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Bruce A. Thompson, a Georgia State Senator and Labor Commissioner who passed away in November 2024 after battling pancreatic cancer. The resolution highlights Thompson's remarkable journey from being raised on a farm in Montana to becoming a successful entrepreneur and public servant, including founding multiple businesses, serving six years in the United States Army National Guard, and serving in the Georgia legislature. It details his significant legislative achievements, such as authoring the Heartbeat Bill and the Dexter Mosley Act, and emphasizes his reputation as a "turnaround specialist" during his tenure as Labor Commissioner. The resolution also celebrates his personal qualities, noting his strong faith, commitment to community service, and devotion to his family, including his wife Becky and children Max and Faith. The Senate formally recognizes Thompson's extraordinary contributions to the State of Georgia and expresses deep condolences to his family, with the additional provision that an official copy of the resolution will be made available to his family.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69326