Bill Text: GA HR48 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Economic Development Day at the state capitol; January 26, 2011; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - House Read and Adopted [HR48 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR48-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 48
By: Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 119th, Pruett of the 144th, and Rogers of the 26th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing January 26, 2011, as Economic Development Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia's rare combination of economic assets creates an environment in which businesses continue to thrive and succeed; and

WHEREAS, Georgia is consistently ranked as one of the best states in the nation for job creation, work force training, and entrepreneurial development; and

WHEREAS, new and expanding businesses in Georgia generated over $3.4 billion in capital investment and 18,000 new jobs in 2010; and

WHEREAS, the source of economic growth in Georgia encompasses numerous fields of industry, from Fortune 500 headquarters to agricultural development, from tourism to entrepreneurial growth, and from international businesses to local expansions; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is committed to growing Georgia's economy by facilitating innovation, encouraging the success of small business and home-grown industry, and attracting new businesses which will provide good jobs for our citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body acknowledge the important role economic development plays in the growth of the State of Georgia and recognize January 26, 2011, as Economic Development Day at the state capitol.
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