Bill Text: GA SR159 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Senior Week; recognize week of February 21, 2011
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-15 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR159 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR159-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 159
By:
Senator Unterman of the 45th
A
RESOLUTION
Acknowledging
the contributions of senior Georgians and recognizing the week of February 21,
2011, as Senior Week at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
senior citizens are the state's most rapidly expanding resource with retirees
moving to Georgia from every state in the nation, increasing the population of
older Georgians by a projected 83 percent by 2020; and
WHEREAS,
seniors in Georgia contribute immeasurably to the state's vitality by
capitalizing on their strengths, talents, knowledge, and resources to provide
volunteer leadership in our communities, mentor the children of Georgia, enjoy
Georgia's natural attractions and leisure opportunities, and participate in
Georgia's growing international marketplace; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia General Assembly benefits by hearing from older Georgians and their
families about their concerns and needs and their suggestions regarding how
elected officials can better serve this growing segment of the population;
and
WHEREAS,
in order to positively impact state policy and to improve the future of all
Georgians, seniors need to understand and become meaningfully involved in our
state's legislative process; and
WHEREAS,
since 1987, the Georgia Council on Aging has organized an annual gathering of
senior Georgians conducting special activities referred to as Senior Week at the
Capitol to raise public awareness about the needs and contributions of
seniors.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the week of February 21, 2011,
shall be observed as Senior Week at the Capitol, and all members are encouraged
to respond to issues of importance to senior Georgians.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Council on
Aging.
