Bill Text: GA SR1283 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 27, 2012
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2012-03-27 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1283 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR1283-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1283
By:
Senators James of the 35th and Hamrick of the 30th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
March 27, 2012, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
on March 27, 2012, elected officials from the state, county, and municipal
levels, along with the constituents they serve, will come together to declare
and celebrate the success and unique appeal of South Fulton and Douglas Counties
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
District 35, which includes sections of unincorporated Fulton County and Douglas
County and the cities of Southwest Atlanta, College Park, Union City, East
Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, Chattahoochee Hills, and Fairburn, is a vibrant,
beautiful community that is rich in natural resources and competitive business
advantages; and
WHEREAS,
the progressive governments of South Fulton County, Douglas County, and Lithia
Springs provide positive environments for business growth through efficient
services and effective collaboration with developers to create new employment
opportunities; and
WHEREAS,
the 35th Senate District is also benefiting greatly from the efforts of the
Kroger Company, amphitheater, Publix, Camp Creek Market, and Old National
Wal-Mart which are having an invigorating impact on the local economy and are
reflective of the revitalized spirit of the community; and
WHEREAS,
District 35 is the culmination of multimodal transportation: the home of
Hartsfield International Airport and the hub for two of the nation's largest
railroads, the area is networked to the compass by four interstate highways and
contains the southernmost terminus of MARTA's commuter rapid rail;
and
WHEREAS,
with more than 5,000 hotel rooms and bountiful exhibit and meeting spaces,
including the Georgia International Convention Center, South Fulton County is a
powerful contributor to serving metro Atlanta's vital convention and hospitality
industries; and
WHEREAS, District 35 has more than 1,000 manufacturing and distribution firms and the largest contiguous industrial park in the eastern United States; and
WHEREAS, District 35 has more than 1,000 manufacturing and distribution firms and the largest contiguous industrial park in the eastern United States; and
WHEREAS,
proposed development of the District 35 area along South Fulton Parkway and
Douglas City Highway 92, including plans to build upscale residential housing
and golf courses, is indicative of the exciting growth and progress of the
district's immense potential for further development; and
WHEREAS,
District 35 legislators, commissioners, mayors, and citizens are committed to
working together to continuously improve the quality of life in communities.
They have successfully established such initiatives as the Educational
Wrap-around Collaborative, which includes Parent University, Red Carpet Schools,
and the South Fulton Incubator Project; and
WHEREAS,
with abundant resources and the commitment from all sectors of the community to
continue to work cooperatively for quality economic development, the future of
District 35 has never looked more promising; and
WHEREAS,
the 2012 District 35 Legislative Day is dedicated to the purpose of recognizing
and celebrating the vibrancy and commitment to the community of the residents of
South Fulton County and Douglas County.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
March 27, 2012, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol and heartily
welcome to the capitol the esteemed leaders and residents of District
35.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the public and the press.
