Bill Text: GA HR1020 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1020 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; recognize

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1020 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1020-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1020

By: Representatives Welch of the 110th, Davis of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority (HCWSA) was created by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly in March of 1961, to provide water and sewer services on behalf of the citizens of Henry County; and

WHEREAS, over the course of 50 years, the HCWSA board of directors and management have provided strong leadership and vision to carry out this mission, which also has enhanced the economic development and quality of life in Henry County; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs designated Henry County a "WaterFirst" Community as a result of the memorandum of understanding between the HCWSA and the Henry County Board of Commissioners to provide long-term water resource planning and environmental stewardship; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Water Professionals recently selected the HCWSA to receive both the 2008 Water Distribution System of the Year and 2009 Wastewater Collection System of the Year awards in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has selected the HCWSA as a "WaterSense" promotional partner for its advocacy in wise water use by consumers; and

WHEREAS, the Association of State Dams Safety Officials awarded the HCWSA its Southeast Regional Award of Merit and recognized HCWSA General Manager Lindy Farmer for being the longest tenured water utility general manager in Georgia for his 30 years as chief executive officer; and

WHEREAS, the HCWSA has one of the highest bond ratings possible for a utility of its kind, Aa2, reflecting its sound financial position and fiscally responsible operations and governance; and

WHEREAS, the HCWSA has more than 18 billion gallons of raw water storage to provide clean drinking water for its citizens in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation over the past two decades, without the need to increase the demand for withdrawals from the Chattahoochee basin; and

WHEREAS, the HCWSA has preserved more than 8,000 acres of green space, including reservoirs, wetlands, forests, and other natural resources, forever protecting these areas from encroachment or development; and

WHEREAS, the HCWSA Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center has been the focal point of public outreach and education at the authority and has been recognized by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals for providing the public education programs of the year in the State of Georgia on two occasions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority on 50 years of quality service to the residents of Henry County and recognize the example it has set for all water and sewer authorities in Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority.