Bill Text: GA SR188 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Gainesville-Hall County Day; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR188 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR188-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 188
By:
Senators Hawkins of the 49th, Butterworth of the 50th, Unterman of the 45th,
Pearson of the 51st, Rogers of the 21st and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 12, 2009, as "Gainesville-Hall County Day"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
with a current estimated population of 180,000, the Gainesville-Hall County area
is considered one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United
States; and
WHEREAS,
located at on the shores of Lake Lanier and at the base of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Gainesville is known far and wide for its beautiful scenery and
friendly people and has been celebrated as the "Hospitality Capital of the
World" and the "Chicken Capital of the World"; and
WHEREAS,
Hall County hosted a number of events during the 1996 Olympics, including
rowing, kayaking, and canoeing, that showcased the spectacular waters of Lake
Lanier and gave Georgia's international visitors a special taste of Southern
Hospitality; and
WHEREAS,
the Gainesville-Hall County area is an exciting place for entrepreneurs, sports
lovers, students, and nature enthusiasts, and it is the home of Road Atlanta, a
world-class racing facility; the Wrigley Manufacturing Company, producers of
Wrigley's chewing gum; Kubota Manufacturing of America, a manufacturer of fine
tractors; Brenau University; Gainesville State College; Lanier Technical
College; and Flowery Branch, home of the Atlanta Falcons' football complex;
and
WHEREAS,
as new businesses and young families join the Gainesville-Hall County community
every day, the Gainesville-Hall County tradition of hospitality continues to
thrive and grow.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
recognizing February 12, 2009, as "Gainesville-Hall County Day."
