Bill Text: GA HR1295 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Senior Week; February 20 to February 26, 2012; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-02-03 - House Read and Adopted [HR1295 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1295-Introduced.html

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12 LC 93 0276

House Resolution 1295

By: Representative Benton of the 31st

A RESOLUTION

Commending the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing February 20 to February 26, 2012, as Senior Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, senior citizens are our most rapidly expanding resource, with retirees moving to Georgia from every state in the nation and increasing the population of older Georgians by 45 percent since 2000, while the general population has increased only 18 percent; and

WHEREAS, senior Georgians contribute immeasurably to Georgia's vitality by capitalizing on their strengths, talents, knowledge, and resources to provide volunteer leadership in their communities, mentor the children of Georgia, enjoy Georgia's natural attractions and leisure opportunities, and participate in Georgia's growing international marketplace; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia General Assembly benefits by hearing from older Georgians and their families about the concerns, needs, and abilities to serve this growing segment of the population; and

WHEREAS, in order to influence state policy and to improve the future of all Georgians, seniors need to understand and become meaningfully involved in the state's legislative process; and

WHEREAS, since 1987, the Georgia Council on Aging has organized an annual gathering of senior Georgians conducting special activities referred to as Senior Week at the capitol to raise public awareness about the needs and contributions of seniors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body acknowledge the contributions of senior Georgians and recognize the week of February 20 to February 26, 2012, as Senior Week at the capitol.

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 Georgia Council on Aging.