Bill Text: GA SR286 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 286 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Henry County Day; recognize February 25

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-17 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR286 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR286-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 286

By: Senators Douglas of the 17th, Buckner of the 44th and Jones of the 10th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Henry County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, founded in 1821 and named after Patrick Henry, the 324 mile area of Henry County is home to an estimated 180,000 Georgians, including major cities such as McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, and Hampton; and

WHEREAS, the county seat of Henry County is McDonough, a city named after Commodore Thomas Macdonough; and

WHEREAS, Henry County is home to McDonough's Brown House, which was built in 1826 as the home for Andrew McBride, a Revolutionary War veteran from South Carolina, was expanded in 1874 to serve as the Brown House Hotel, and currently houses the Henry County Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, McDonough is also the site of such historic gems as the 1897 Romanesque style courthouse and the Shingleroof Methodist Campground, which was used as a training ground for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War; and

WHEREAS, Henry County attracts sports fans from around the state and country each year with events like the Chick-Fil-A Charity Championship, a Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour Event at Eagles Landing Country Club, and two major NASCAR events at Atlanta Motor Speedway; and

WHEREAS, located just east of Stockbridge, the 537-acre Panola Mountain State Conservation Park surrounds a million year old monadnock; and

WHEREAS, many festivals are held throughout the year in Henry County, including the Old Stockbridge Days Festival, the Fairview Fall Festival, Old Locust Grove Days, the Geranium Festival, and the Henry County Fair; and

WHEREAS, a county that supports great economic growth for the state and has such rich history and traditions is worthy of recognition by this body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the great achievements of Henry County and its citizens and recognize February 25, 2009, as Henry County Day at the state capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to members of the public and the press.