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Georgia Legislature Recognizes Petersons for 10 Years of Service to the State

By Lance Wallace March 19, 2019

Both houses of the Georgia General Assembly recognized Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson and first lady Valerie H. Peterson Monday for their 10 years of service to the state with resolutions and special presentations.

Peterson announced in January his intention to retire as president this summer. The legislature seized the opportunity to honor the Petersons with resolutions thanking them for their work on behalf of Georgians.

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