Bill Text: GA SR949 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Georgia Peach Festival; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-03 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR949 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR949-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 949
By:
Senator Hooks of the 14th
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RESOLUTION
Commending
the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2010 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the peach has long been a nationally recognized symbol for the State of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia peach industry has played a significant role in the economic growth
and prosperity of our state, and Georgia ranks second in the nation in the
annual production of peaches; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Peach Festival originated in Peach County, Georgia, in 1987, thanks
to the inspiration of Mr. Harold Peavy, who conceived the festival for the
purpose of promoting Peach County, Georgia, and the peach industry;
and
WHEREAS,
this annual festival celebrates Peach County's status as one of the largest
producers of peaches in the state; and
WHEREAS,
in connection with this celebration, five very fine young ladies were crowned as
2010 Peach Queens, including Tiny Miss Georgia Peach, Alyssa Bernard; Little
Miss Georgia Peach, Sylandi Simone Brown; Junior Miss Georgia Peach, Jamie
Walloch; Teen Miss Georgia Peach, Cori Beth Sutton; and Miss Georgia Peach,
McKenzie Beach; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that this festival and its representatives be
recognized by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Georgia Peach Festival for promoting the importance of this agricultural
product of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Peach 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 Board of Directors of the Georgia Peach Festival.