[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SHAW LEAVES THE GEORGIA HOUSE TO JOIN THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF 
                             TRANSPORTATION

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Jay Shaw's 
appointment to the board of Georgia Department of Transportation after 
a successful 30 year career in state and municipal government.
  Since the late 1970's, Jay Shaw has dedicated himself to a life of 
public service. At the age of 32, Mr. Shaw was elected mayor of 
Lakeland, Georgia. Although being a small town mayor is not an easy job 
with everyone in town expecting something of you, he took the job in 
stride, always vowing that he was there for his constituents.
  In 1994, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. He 
has fought for the interests of small business owners and successfully 
ended long-distance phone calls within counties. His many bipartisan 
friendships demonstrate his congenial attitude. However, let this not 
be confused with his strong force and tireless effort to stand up for 
beliefs.
  Jay Shaw grew up in a family of public servants. His mother, Dorothy 
Pafford Shaw, served as a state representative for 12 years before 
serving on the Georgia Public Service Commission for two decades; his 
father, Slaton Shaw, served on the Lanier County school board; and his 
son, Jason Shaw, is now running for his District 176 seat.
  Mr. Shaw's hard work and unwavering loyalty are just two of the many 
attributes that have helped him to serve his constituency well. He is 
personable, outgoing and always has a good attitude. Aside from his 
outstanding work, the people of Lakeland and I find a good friend in 
Jay Shaw. That is why I warmly congratulate him on his appointment to 
the board of Georgia Department of Transportation and wish him the best 
of luck.

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