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[edit] Bruce Garraway Snellville City Council Member
Website Council Member Bruce Garraway
[edit] Biography
Currently a resident of the Hawthorn Glen Community, Snellville City Councilman Bruce Garraway, 35, was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Warren and Bonnie Garraway. Garraway’s father was a professional engineer for the State of New York Department of Transportation. Garraway's mother stayed at home to raise her three boys.
The oldest of three brothers, Bruce grew up in Syracuse, N.Y., and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist College in Oklahoma City, Okla. with a Bachelor’s Degree in secondary education, majoring in history. He then moved to Knoxville, Tenn. and earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Crown College. While working on this degree he met his wife, Rebekah, and in 1996, they were married in Powell, a suburb of Knoxville.
The youngest of three children, Rebekah, 29, was born and raised in Knoxville to Willis and Charlotte Shankles. Rebekah has helped out in the family business as far back as she can remember. Her father is a retail business owner and the holder of several real estate/ business properties. Her mother stayed at home and nurtured her family.
After committing themselves to marriage, Bruce and Rebekah moved to Gwinnett so Bruce could take a position teaching with Forest Hills Christian School, a private Christian school. Rebekah accepted a position as an office manager with The Howard Payne Company, a family owned business.
Bruce and Rebekah are proud parents of a beautiful little girl, Emily Rebekah.
They are both members of Killian Hill Baptist Church where they actively are serving in various ministries. They both are involved in the nursery, Rebekah sings in the choir and Bruce ushers.
[edit] Professionally
An educator for 13 years, Bruce now teaches Georgia History, United States History and Government/Economics at Killian Hill Christian School. Killian Hill Christian School
Bruce was recently selected for inclusion in the ninth & tenth edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award for 2005, 2006. Who's Who honors a select 5% of our nation's teachers each year and less then 2% are included in more then one edition. Bruce's students are clearly sending a message of how special he is to them, a tribute bestowed on very few teachers.
Bruce has also been recently selected for inclusion of the 2006 National Honor Roll's Outstanding American Teachers Award. This organization was developed to recognized educators who have made a positive difference in their student's lives. The National Honor Roll firmly believes that the future is in the hands of our children and those teachers who help children reach their full potential make the greatest contribution to society.
[edit] Politically
Currently serving his third year of a four year term on the Snellville City Council, Bruce previously served as a member of the Snellville Zoning Board of Appeals. A strong believer in continued training and education, Bruce is a Coverdell Leadership Institution Graduate and is actively taking further municipal training electives through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.
Bruce has recently been nominated by several graduates to the 2006-2007 Leadership Gwinnett Class.
Governor Sonny Perdue has appointed Bruce as an honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the armed forces of the State of Georgia.
Garraway is a member of:
The National Republican Committe, Georgia Republican Party, the Gwinnett Republican Party & the Gwinnett Young Republicans. He is also an associate member to the Gwinnett Republican Women.
[edit] Published
Bruce has written several opinion/education articles and has had the privilege to have them published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Gwinnett Daily Post, and the Gwinnett Business Journal and in the Snellville Community News.
[edit] Speaker
Bruce has also had the opportunity to speak on several occasions including the Gwinnett Rotary Club, Snellville's Westminster mens breakfast, Snellville Historical Society and at many Snellville Community HOA meetings.
[edit] Civic Member
Garraway a member of:
including the Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Municipal Association -Transportation & Finance and Revenue policy committee member, Georgia Right to Life, Gwinnett Municipal Association, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Gwinnett Chamber's Presidential Advisory Council, this council was created in early 2004 to advise the President and Board of Directors on their views and strategies for the direction of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and to provide for succession planning for the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Gwinnett Ballet Advisory Committee, Snellville Historical Society, the Snellville Commerce Club, American Red Cross which Bruce has also raised $1,000 for the annual Gwinnett HERO campaign to supports the American Red Cross .
Bruce worked in the summer of 2005, as a marketing executive, to help in the formation of the Southwest Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District
(CID). CID Gwinnett Village Bruce learned first hand what it takes to put a CID in motion. When this district is complete, it will be the largest CID in Gwinnett County.
Bruce is a strong supporter of revitalization and of Snellville's own 78 CID. Bruce took part in the study group that examined transportation improvements and land development strategies for part of the Highway 78 corridor. This corridor study was awarded by the Atlanta Regional Commission for a $96,000 LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) grant. Highway 78 CID
[edit] Government Philosophy
Bruce believes that every one has a voice and he will listen. His decisions hinge on one question, "How will this affect the quality of life for families in Snellville?" His desire is to strengthen, stabilize and unify Snellville so that our community is a better place to live while limiting government, limiting taxes, strengthening family values and increasing personal responsibility.
