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This resolution honors the life and memory of Joseph Gavalis, a distinguished federal agent and community leader from Cobb County, Georgia. The resolution highlights Gavalis's remarkable career fighting organized crime and labor racketeering during his time in federal law enforcement, and his subsequent extensive community service after retirement. After settling in Cobb County, he became a homeowner's association president, volunteered with local government, and founded the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force, where he conducted workshops for approximately 10,000 seniors about elder abuse prevention. The resolution emphasizes his dedication to community service, including his work on the Cobb Neighborhood Safety Commission and his efforts to educate and protect elderly citizens from potential harm. It praises Gavalis as a person of integrity, intelligence, and kindness who made significant contributions to his community and improved the lives of those around him. The resolution formally acknowledges the House of Representatives' deep respect for Gavalis and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family as a memorial tribute.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70212