Bill Text: GA HR1467 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Ga. Council on Aging; District 44 Senior Citizens Day; Feb. 24, 2010; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-18 - House Read and Adopted [HR1467 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1467-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1467
By:
Representative Jones of the
44th
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RESOLUTION
Commending
the Georgia Council on Aging and recognizing February 24, 2010, as District 44
Senior Citizens Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
senior citizens are the state's most rapidly expanding resource with retirees
moving to Georgia from every state in the nation, increasing the population of
older Georgians by a projected 83 percent by 2020; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Council on Aging utilizes advocacy, education, outreach, and
training to coordinate aging services in Georgia, allowing seniors, groups, and
agencies to support the elder residents in living productive and fulfilling
lives; and
WHEREAS,
the council serves as a forum for seniors to address issues affecting their
communities and provide leadership training and education to seniors interested
in improving their lives and the lives of their neighbors; and
WHEREAS,
seniors in Georgia's House District 44 contribute immeasurably to the state's
vitality by capitalizing on their strengths, talents, knowledge, and resources
to provide volunteer leadership in their communities, mentor children, enjoy
Georgia's natural attractions and leisure opportunities, and participate in
Georgia's growing international marketplace; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia General Assembly benefits by hearing from older Georgians and their
families about their concerns and needs and their suggestions regarding how
elected officials can better serve this growing segment of the population;
and
WHEREAS,
in order to positively impact state policy and to improve the future of all
Georgians, seniors need to understand and become meaningfully involved in our
state's legislative process; and
WHEREAS,
since 1987, the Georgia Council on Aging has organized an annual gathering of
senior Georgians conducting special activities referred to as Senior Week at the
Capitol to raise public awareness about the needs and contributions of seniors;
and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper during this observation of Senior Week at
the state capitol to recognize the dedication and important contributions of the
Georgia Council on Aging and the seniors of House District 44.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the outstanding senior services provided by the Georgia
Council on Aging and recognize February 24, 2010, as District 44 Senior Citizens
Day at the state capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia
Council on Aging.
