Bill Text: GA HR291 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Gainesville-Hall County Day; February 12, 2009; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR291 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR291-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 291
By:
Representative Rogers of the
26th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 12, 2009, as "Gainesville-Hall County Day"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
with a current estimated population of 180,000, the Gainesville-Hall County area
is considered one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United
States; and
WHEREAS,
located on the shores of Lake Lanier and at the base of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Gainesville is known far and wide for its beautiful scenery and
friendly people and has been celebrated as the "Hospitality Capital of the
World" and the "Chicken Capital of the World"; and
WHEREAS,
Hall County hosted a number of events during the 1996 Olympics, including
rowing, kayaking, and canoeing, that showcased the spectacular waters of Lake
Lanier and gave Georgia's international visitors a special taste of Southern
Hospitality; and
WHEREAS,
the Gainesville-Hall County area is an exciting place for entrepreneurs, sports
lovers, students, and nature enthusiasts, and it is the home of Road Atlanta, a
world-class racing facility; the Wrigley Manufacturing Company, producers of
Wrigley's chewing gum; Kubota Manufacturing of America, a manufacturer of fine
tractors; Brenau University; Gainesville State College; Lanier Technical
College; and Flowery Branch, home of the Atlanta Falcons' football complex;
and
WHEREAS,
as new businesses and young families join the Gainesville-Hall County community
every day, the Gainesville-Hall County tradition of hospitality continues to
thrive and grow.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in recognizing February 12, 2009, as "Gainesville-Hall County
Day."
