Bill Text: GA SR971 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Gwinnett County Day; recognize February 22, 2012
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR971 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR971-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 971
By:
Senator Unterman of the 45th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, as Gwinnett County Day at the capitol; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett County, Georgia, was founded in 1818 and named after Button Gwinnett, a
founding father of the United States who signed the Declaration of Independence;
and
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett is home to 15 municipalities, including the county seat in
Lawrenceville, and has a population of over 800,000; and
WHEREAS,
Gwinnett County is home to the state's newest public institution for higher
education, Georgia Gwinnett College, and this state's flagship technical
college, Gwinnett Tech; and
WHEREAS,
this county has been attracting new businesses, residents, and visitors for its
proximity to Atlanta, Athens, and Lake Lanier, serving as a leader for this
state's economic growth and development; and
WHEREAS,
the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce is recognized as a leader in job
creation, community development, and business growth and brings together the
elected, civic, business, and educational leaders to resolve challenges and
support state and regional issues for the betterment of all Georgians;
and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Gwinnett County are justly proud of their community, its past,
and its many contributions to the state, and it is only proper to recognize
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, as Gwinnett County Day at the state
capitol.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, as Gwinnett County Day at the state capitol and
congratulate the citizens of Gwinnett County on their many outstanding
accomplishments.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the press, the public, and
the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce.
