Bill Text: GA HR232 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Senior Week at the Capitol; week of February 24, 2009; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-05 - House Read and Adopted [HR232 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR232-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 232
By:
Representatives Walker of the
107th,
Dickson of the
6th,
Yates of the
73rd,
and Knight of the
126th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the contributions of senior Georgians and declaring the week of February 24,
2009, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
senior citizens are the state's most rapidly expanding resource with retirees
moving to Georgia from every state in the nation, increasing the population of
older Georgians by a projected 83 percent by 2020; and
WHEREAS,
seniors in Georgia contribute immeasurably to the state's vitality by
capitalizing on their strengths, talents, knowledge, and resources to provide
volunteer leadership in our 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 their concerns and needs and their suggestions regarding how
elected officials can better serve this growing segment of the population;
and
WHEREAS,
in order to positively impact state policy and to improve the future of all
Georgians, seniors need to understand and become meaningfully involved in our
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 week of
February 24, 2009, shall be observed as Senior Week at the Capitol, and all
members are encouraged to respond to issues of importance to senior
Georgians.
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.
