Bill Text: GA HR382 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; Feb. 23, 2011; recognize
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-23 - House Read and Adopted [HR382 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR382-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 382
By:
Representatives Sheldon of the
105th,
Rice of the
51st,
Coleman of the
97th,
Clark of the
104th,
Pak of the
102nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett County, Georgia was founded in 1818 and named after Button Gwinnett, a
founding father of the United States who signed the Declaration of Independence;
and
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett is home to 15 municipalities, including the county seat in
Lawrenceville, and has a population of over 800,000; and
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett County is home to the state's newest public institution for higher
education, Georgia Gwinnett College, and this state's flagship technical
college, Gwinnett Tech; and
WHEREAS,
this county has been attracting new businesses, residents, and visitors for its
proximity to Atlanta, Athens, and Lake Lanier, serving as a leader for this
state's economic growth and development; and
WHEREAS,
the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is recognized as a leader in job
creation, community development, and business growth and brings together the
elected, civic, business, and educational leaders to resolve challenges and
support state and regional issues for the betterment of all Georgians;
and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Gwinnett County are justly proud of their community, its past,
and its many contributions to the state, and it is only proper to recognize
Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the state
capitol.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Wednesday, February 23, 2011, as Gwinnett County Day at the
state capitol and congratulate the citizens of Gwinnett County on their many
outstanding accomplishments.
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 press,
the public, and the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.
