Bill Text: GA HR1467 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1467 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Macon Day; Feb. 29, 2012; recognize and invite public officials to House

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-02-29 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1467 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1467-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1467

By: Representatives Randall of the 138th, Peake of the 137th, Dickey of the 136th, Beverly of the 139th, Epps of the 140th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 29, 2012, as Macon Day at the state capitol and inviting citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County annually come to the General Assembly to meet with the area's legislative delegation because a healthy democracy demands an active interchange of ideas between citizens and their elected representatives; and

WHEREAS, the views of elected officials from the counties and cities of the state are always deeply interesting to members of the General Assembly, and the citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County frequently offer invaluable advice and counsel to their legislative delegation on the annual legislative visit; and

WHEREAS, the citizens and officials from Macon and Bibb County have outstanding leadership in Mayor Otis S. Johnson and Samuel F. Hart, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Bibb County; and

WHEREAS, the legislative delegation from Macon and Bibb County annually awaits the citizens and local officials' delegation from Macon and Bibb County with eager anticipation because of its invaluable advice and counsel; and

WHEREAS, the legislative delegation then looks forward to returning home to see the annual blooming of the Yoshino cherry trees in Macon and Bibb County, a beautiful sight that signals the arrival of spring in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate that this body recognize the rich history and tradition of Macon and Bibb County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 29, 2012, as Macon Day at the state capitol and invite the citizens and public officials from Macon and Bibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time to be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Honorable Otis S. Johnson and Honorable Samuel F. Hart, Sr.