Bill Text: GA HR743 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Mini America Park; commend
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR743 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR743-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 743
By:
Representatives Dobbs of the
53rd,
Taylor of the
55th,
Ashe of the
56th,
Wilkinson of the
52nd,
Riley of the
50th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Mini America Park, an educational and environmental green
initiative in Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
continuous improvement in education is paramount to the future of the United
States of America and the State of Georgia; over the next ten years, nearly half
of all new jobs will require instruction that goes beyond a high school
education while as many as a quarter of students are not finishing high school
in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
as environmental sustainability and green initiatives are necessary for us to
conserve global resources utilized in our economy and daily lives, we need to
support the development of new products, services, and technologies and reduce
our individual and commercial carbon footprint in the process; and
WHEREAS,
it is important for all citizens and corporations to realize the importance of
good stewardship for our planet; citizens should be informed and corporations
should be actively involved to take on the challenges that we face in our
future; and
WHEREAS,
there are corporations investing millions of dollars to stimulate green
initiatives and individuals who are working in concert with these organizations
to implement their vision to incorporate entertainment, education, and energy;
and
WHEREAS,
Eric Alexander de Groot is a global educator and entrepreneur and the founder of
the Holland America Chamber, dedicated to economic development between Holland
and America; and
WHEREAS,
the United States' partnership with the Netherlands is one of its oldest
continuous relationships and dates back to the American Revolution. The
excellent bilateral relations are based on close historical and cultural ties as
well as a common dedication to individual freedom and human rights. The United
States attaches great value to its strong economic and commercial ties with the
Dutch. In 2007, the Netherlands was the fourth-largest direct foreign investor
in the United States, and the United States was the second-largest direct
foreign investor in the Netherlands; and
WHEREAS,
the Holland America Chamber is a main sponsor of Mini America, an educational
and environmental "park with a purpose" focusing on education, environmental
sustainability, and energy and the past, present, and future of America,
featuring famous United States tourist destinations, attractions, and landmarks
all in miniature, where you can walk from New York City to Los Angeles or
Atlanta to Seattle and see all of America in miniature at a scale of 1:24;
and
WHEREAS,
nationwide, there are about 400 amusement parks in the United States and
they
welcome more than 300 million people and generate $12 billion in revenue annually; the development of Mini America in Georgia will substantially contribute to the economy of the State of Georgia, boost tourism, and support the local hospitality industry; and
welcome more than 300 million people and generate $12 billion in revenue annually; the development of Mini America in Georgia will substantially contribute to the economy of the State of Georgia, boost tourism, and support the local hospitality industry; and
WHEREAS,
the Mini America Park concept is based on 40 other miniature indoor facilities
and outdoor parks around the world, cumulatively welcoming close to 250 million
visitors, and of which the Madurodam theme park facility near The Hague in the
Netherlands alone has hosted 50 million people since 1952; and
WHEREAS,
the management team of Mini America Development has extensive experience in the
fields of finance, real estate, education, energy and environmental
sustainability, communication, marketing, human experiences, and other
knowledge; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Maarten Kuik of the Euram Investment Group is actively involved in private
equity placement and responsible for the investment of millions of dollars of
foreign direct investment in real estate in the State of Georgia and the
Southeast; and
WHEREAS,
John Bevilaqua is a communications and marketing specialist who has worked for
decades with the International Olympic Committee and is the founder of
Patriotism Rocks, an organization whose credo is "Honor the Past and Invest in
the Future"; and
WHEREAS,
Dr. Gerhard Frank in Vienna, Austria, is an entertainment scientist and author
of The Science of
Human Experiences and
5d Principles of
Staging specializing in the development
and construction of museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, visitor centers,
theme parks, and related facilities;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. de Groot, as the chair of the Mini America Concept Committee, together with Rob Aldrich, Reinhardt Carison, Eli Pele, and LaVay Sheldon, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Mini America Park will be developed in the State of Georgia. This committee is not only overseeing the concept, it is actively advancing the importance of American history, products made in the United States of America, and promoting the importance of patriotic investments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. de Groot, as the chair of the Mini America Concept Committee, together with Rob Aldrich, Reinhardt Carison, Eli Pele, and LaVay Sheldon, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Mini America Park will be developed in the State of Georgia. This committee is not only overseeing the concept, it is actively advancing the importance of American history, products made in the United States of America, and promoting the importance of patriotic investments; and
WHEREAS,
the Mini America Park will not only stir the fires of patriotism and remind
Americans and visitors from all around the world of the beauty and
accomplishments of the United States, but also inspire participation in the
future of our great nation and stimulate enterprise and entrepreneurs for the
generation of jobs.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the Mini America Park, an educational and environmental
green initiative in Georgia, and commend its many founders, organizers,
contributors, and leaders for their vision and diligence in making this goal a
reality.
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 Governor
Nathan Deal, Ambassador of The Netherlands to the United States, Mrs.
Renée Jones-Bos, Honorary Consul of The Netherlands for the State of
Georgia, Mr. Ewoud Swaak, and Mr. Eric Alexander de Groot.