Bill Text: GA SR254 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Georgia's Sustainable and Environmentally FriendlyBusinesses; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR254 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR254-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 0363

Senate Resolution 254

By: Senators Pearson of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th, Tolleson of the 20th and Rogers of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Georgia's sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, many of Georgia's corporations are committed to incorporating sustainable principles and environmental management systems into their businesses; and

WHEREAS, sustainable businesses contribute more than 60,000 jobs and $28 billion to Georgia's economy; and

WHEREAS, some of these companies are leading the way for a more sustainable Georgia by addressing and providing a solution to environmental issues through their businesses; and

WHEREAS, some Atlanta based companies that are leading the way for a more sustainable Georgia include Radiance Energies, Perkins + Will Architects, TRANE Commercial & Residential Air Solutions, Coca-Cola Recycling LLC, Zipcar, Winter Construction, MCX Distributing, Citizens for Progressive Transit, Farmer D Organics, and Earthscapes; and

WHEREAS, many state agencies have also taken the initiative to become environmentally friendly and include the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources in Sweetwater Creek; and

WHEREAS, multiple state locations for Georgia's Paper People and Shaw Industries Group have joined the ranks of such companies as One World Sustainable Energy, Raincatchers, and Sterling Planet to serve as guardians for the environmental future of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Georgia's sustainable businesses for their outstanding corporate citizenship and commitment to reducing waste and improving air and water quality for all Georgians.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the public and members of the press.