On Saturday August 24th, the City of Jonesboro GA proclaimed Jeffery E. Turner Day.
HONORING JEFFERY E. TURNER
CHAIRMAN OF CLAYTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Jonesboro’s Mayor and City Council with the utmost appreciation and respect, acknowledge Chairman Jeffery E. Turner for 12 years of dedicated service to the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, Chairman Turner’s career began when he was elected by voting constituency of Clayton County and transitioned into the office of Chairman of the Board of Commissioner in January 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is the county seat for Clayton County. Chairman Turner understood that county and city governments are closest to citizens and people, therefore maintaining a positive relationship with the City of Jonesboro and other cities located in the county was of high importance to him because effective relationships between a city and the county assures that the citizens receive services in the most economic manner possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is a better place to live, work, and play because of Chairman Turner’s support on various projects, developments, and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro could always count on Chairman Turner’s support with fitness initiatives. On August 23, 2014, Chairman Turner held his 1st Chairman Turner Fitness 5K Run/Walk 5K race; and
WHEREAS, today, Saturday, August 24, 2024, marks his 10th Annual Fitness 5K Run/Walk - benefitting CASA and the Classie Mae Turner Scholarship Fund; and
WHEREAS, without a doubt, Chairman Turner has served, guided, and lead the county and the city through some of its darkest days and most trying challenges, but being a Visionary Leader, he looked on the bright side and remained positive and optimistic; and
WHEREAS, it is our belief that when people lead at a higher level, and build solid relationships they make the world a better place. Their goals are focused on the greater good. The City of Jonesboro “Thank You” for focusing on the greater good of the County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Donya L. Sartor, along with City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Georgia, do hereby proclaim August 24, 2024, as
CHAIRMAN JEFFREY E. TURNER DAY
In the City of Jonesboro, Georgia for his years of dedicated service, and extends best wishes to him for his future endeavors and I urge all citizens and business owners to join me in acknowledging Chairman Jeffery E. Turner.
PROCLAIMED this 24th Day of August 2024.
