Governor Nathan Deal to Induct Muhtar Kent and James H. Blanchard as Newest Georgia Trustees
11 February 2016 - 8:47AM
Business Wire
In celebration of the 283rd Anniversary of the founding of
Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Historical Society
will induct Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board and CEO of
Coca-Cola, and James H. “Jimmy” Blanchard, retired Chairman and CEO
of Synovus, as the newest Georgia Trustees. The induction will take
place this Saturday, February 13 at the annual Trustees Gala in
Savannah.
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“We are honored to induct two modern-day Georgians whose lives
and accomplishments embody the motto of the original Georgia
Trustees 'Non Sibi Sed Aliis' – Not for Self but for Others,” said
Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical
Society. “In selecting Muhtar Kent and James Blanchard we are truly
honoring two Georgians who have, through philanthropy and business
leadership, made our world a better place.”
In conjunction with the office of the Governor, the Georgia
Historical Society reestablished the Georgia Trustees in 2009 as a
way of recognizing Georgians whose accomplishments and community
service reflect the highest ideals of the original Trustees, a
governing body chartered and appointed by His Majesty King George
II of England in 1732 to establish a new colony in North America.
The modern-day Trustees are appointed annually by the Governor and
it is the highest honor the state can confer.
The 2016 Trustees Gala “Dare to Dream” is the Georgia Historical
Society’s premiere annual event and the culmination of
the Georgia History Festival. Each year, this elegant and
much-anticipated evening draws top local, state, and national
leaders to honor and pay tribute to the best the State of Georgia
has produced.
Previous inductees are Bernard Marcus, Ted Turner, Hank Aaron,
The Honorable Sam Nunn, Vincent J. Dooley, Andrew Young, Tom
Cousins, Herman Russell, Truett Cathy, Billy Payne, Arthur Blank,
Paula Wallace, Alana Smith Shepherd, and Marguerite Neel Williams,
who was honored posthumously.
2016 History Festival Sponsors
The Coca-Cola Company
Georgia Power
Gulfstream
Delta Air Lines
Brasseler USA
Chick-fil-A
Colonial Oil
Jepson Associates
Synovus
ABOUT GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier
independent statewide institution responsible for collecting,
examining and teaching Georgia history. GHS houses the oldest and
most distinguished collection of materials related exclusively to
Georgia history in the nation. To learn more, go to
www.georgiahistory.com
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