Bill Text: GA HR249 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Ga. Peach Festival; 2009 Georgia Peach Queens; commend and invite to House

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-02-17 - House Passed/Adopted [HR249 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR249-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 249
By: Representatives Sellier of the 136th, Greene of the 149th, Harden of the 147th, Cooper of the 41st, and O`Neal of the 146th

A RESOLUTION


Commending the Georgia Peach Festival and inviting the 2009 Georgia Peach Queens to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the peach has long been a nationally recognized symbol for the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia peach industry has played a significant role in the economic growth and prosperity of our state, and Georgia ranks second in the nation in the annual production of peaches; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Peach Festival originated in Peach County, Georgia, in 1987, thanks to the inspiration of Mr. Harold Peavy, who conceived the festival for the purpose of promoting Peach County, Georgia, and the peach industry; and

WHEREAS, this annual festival celebrates Peach County's status as one of the largest producers of peaches in the state; and

WHEREAS, in connection with this celebration, five very fine young ladies were crowned as the 2009 Peach Queens, including Kasey Minyard Hopkins, Mary Margaret Bishop, Caitlin Penney, Lizzy Stanford, and Story South; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that this festival and its representatives be recognized by this body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Georgia Peach Festival for promoting the importance of this agricultural product of Georgia and invite the 2009 Georgia Peach Queens to appear before the House of Representatives on a date and at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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 Board of Directors of the Georgia Peach Festival.
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