Bill Text: GA SR1605 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: State of Dade Heritage Festival; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1605 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1605-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1605
By:
Senator Mullis of the 53rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the State of Dade Heritage Festival; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the State of Dade Heritage Festival is a celebration of the history of Dade
County, Georgia, and, this year, the event recognizes the 65th anniversary of
the 1945 return of Dade County to the Union; and
WHEREAS,
from May 21, 2010, to May 22, 2010, events will be held honoring Dade County's
rich tradition and history, including the re-enactment of a radio play that
celebrates and recognizes the turbulent times that led to the Civil War and the
history of Dade's return to the Union in 1945; and
WHEREAS,
the festival focuses on the myth and truth of Dade County threatening to secede
from Georgia and the recognition by President Truman of Dade County's return to
the Union on July 4, 1945; and
WHEREAS,
during the festival weekend, 4,000 commemorative newspapers will be printed and
distributed and music from the period of the Civil War era will be played;
and
WHEREAS,
this amazing glimpse into the history of Georgia and Dade County has been
organized by the City of Trenton Downtown Development Authority, the Dade County
Chamber of Commerce, the local American Legion post, and the local camp of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans; and
WHEREAS,
such celebrations of the history and tradition of Georgia are to be welcomed and
encouraged by all Georgians.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body extend
hearty wishes for great success for the State of Dade Heritage
Festival.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the State of Dade Heritage Festival Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the State of Dade Heritage Festival Committee.
