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This resolution honors the life and memory of Paul Zucca, a dedicated community advocate from Atlanta who passed away on October 31, 2024. The resolution highlights Zucca's significant contributions to the Grant Park and Southeast Atlanta communities, including his leadership roles as president of the Grant Park Neighborhood Association and chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-W, where he worked to strengthen local community bonds and secure resources for growth. The resolution also celebrates his commitment to education, particularly his support for local charter schools, and his long-standing advocacy for Zoo Atlanta. Personally, the resolution acknowledges his 47-year partnership with John Newcomb and their son Dylan, and praises Zucca's character, describing him as a compassionate, generous, and principled individual who made the world a better place. The resolution formally honors Zucca's memory, with the Senate expressing deep regret at his passing and directing the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to his family.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70206