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This resolution recognizes and commends Nicholas "Big Nick" Harden for his exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to the City of Valdosta and the State of Georgia. It highlights his extensive humanitarian efforts, including mobilizing significant resources to feed over 40,000 citizens after Hurricane Idalia in 2023 and providing over 2,000 hot meals after Hurricane Helene in 2024, demonstrating his commitment to community support during difficult times. The resolution also acknowledges his role in promoting disaster readiness through an Emergency Preparedness Town Hall, his work as a City Councilman championing civic engagement and transparency, and his enrichment of Valdosta's cultural landscape through his establishment, Big Nick's Juke Joint, which serves as a hub for community and local artists. Furthermore, it commends his dedication to economic empowerment and entrepreneurship as a Founding Fifty Member of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), his mentorship of young entrepreneurs through the SGBC CTAE Partnership with Valdosta High School, his role as an employer providing valuable jobs and promoting employee advancement, and his past contributions as a radio DJ. Ultimately, the resolution celebrates Nicholas "Big Nick" Harden as a beloved leader, mentor, and hometown hero whose kindness and commitment have strengthened Valdosta.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72275