Bill Text: GA SR1514 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Georgia Young Republican 2013 Committee; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1514 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1514-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1514
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Georgia Young Republicans 2013 Committee for the Young Republican National
Convention and requesting that the Young Republican National Committee select
the State of Georgia as the site for its 2013 national convention; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia has offered to host the 2013 Young Republican National
Convention, an opportunity which would provide a positive economic impact to our
state; and
WHEREAS,
Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, offers unparalleled convention facilities
and amenities with over 2.1 million square feet of total exhibit space;
and
WHEREAS,
visitors to the convention would experience Atlanta's dining, attractions,
shopping, music, and nightlife, a mix of Southern hospitality with the
excitement of a major metropolitan city; and
WHEREAS,
80 percent of the United States population is within a two-hour flight, which
makes Atlanta one of the most accessible destinations in the country and a
convenient trip for elected officials, delegates, and others wishing to
experience the thrill of a Young Republican convention; and
WHEREAS,
the people of Georgia, renowned for their courtesy and hospitality, have
successfully demonstrated their ability to make all feel welcome and at home as
hosts of innumerable national and international events, including the 1996
Centennial Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS,
no Young Republican National Convention or meeting has been held in the State of
Georgia for 15 years; and
WHEREAS,
the members of this body and the people of Georgia stand ready to assist in
bringing the 2013 Young Republican National Convention to this fine Southern
state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body request
that the Young Republican National Committee select Georgia to host the 2013
Young Republican National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Young Republican
National Committee.
