Bill Text: GA HR2148 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Vinings Historic Preservation Society; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2148 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR2148-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2148
By:
Representative Golick of the
34th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Vinings Historic Preservation Society; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Vinings Historic Preservation Society (VHPS) was established in 1993 by the
Ruth Carter Vanneman Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, charitable corporation, for
the purpose of preserving the historic spirit and structures of Vinings;
and
WHEREAS,
historic buildings, such as the Pace House, the Old Pavilion, and Vinings
Center, serve as a focal point for Vinings' colorful history and tell vivid
stories of the city's past; and
WHEREAS,
in order to further its mission, the Vinings Historic Preservation Society
strives to educate the public about local history, engages in community
preservation activities, and forges long-lasting relationships with the local
residents and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS,
VHPS maintains an informal museum among its three main facilities where it
collects and displays artifacts and other memorabilia from old Vinings and the
founding family, the Paces; and
WHEREAS,
under the leadership of Executive Director Gillian Greer, VHPS schedules events
and community programs to help involve the public in the enjoyment of Vinings'
historic spirit, including the annual Vinings Tour of Homes; and
WHEREAS,
bringing together members of the community helps to strengthen relationships as
well as commitment to the preservation of Vinings' history; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this
distinguished organization be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Vinings Historic Preservation Society and Executive
Director Gillian Greer for their effective, efficient, unselfish, and dedicated
public service to the community of Vinings and the State of
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 Vinings
Historic Preservation Society.