Bill Text: GA SR375 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: German Consulate; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-11 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR375 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR375-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 375
By:
Senator Chance of the 16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the German Consulate; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
there is a bond of friendship between the citizens of Georgia and Germany, and
the people of Georgia welcome opportunities to grow our already deep
relationship at all levels, including cultural, academic, and business;
and
WHEREAS,
German Consul General Dr. Lutz Hermann Görgens has long been recognized for
his role in leadership and his deep personal commitment to fostering diplomatic
relationships with countries around the world; and
WHEREAS,
Atlanta and all of Georgia are honored to have served as the home of the
consulate of Germany since September 10, 1904; and
WHEREAS,
the German government's Transatlantic Climate Bridge initiative was launched in
2008 to foster transatlantic cooperation in the climate and energy arena, with a
focus on renewable energy development and energy efficiency measures;
and
WHEREAS,
in the past two years, Georgia and Germany have engaged in numerous joint
projects, including the German-American Panel Discussion on Energy Efficient
Buildings, the 19th Georgia Recycling Coalition Conference on St. Simons Island,
the 5th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference, the Green Business Works Expo,
and an environmental trade mission; and
WHEREAS,
German companies in the renewable energy sector have opened plants in Georgia,
creating hundreds of new local jobs with companies such as MAGE Solar in Dublin,
RWE in Waycross, and ZF Industries in Gwinnett County; and
WHEREAS,
the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US, Inc., (GACC South)
is one of the largest bilateral chambers of commerce in the Southeast, with a
focus on growing German business and investment in the region; and
WHEREAS,
hundreds of German companies have entered the United States with the assistance
of GACC South and its president and CEO, Mr. Kristian Wolf; and
WHEREAS,
Germany has proven that economic growth is possible while reducing greenhouse
gas emissions and developing a renewable energy industry; and
WHEREAS,
by working together, Georgia and Germany have the opportunity to encourage the
development of sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy, to create new green
jobs, and to enhance energy security.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the special friendship between Georgia and Germany and express appreciation to
German Consul General Dr. Lutz Hermann Görgens and Mr. Kristian Wolf for
their efforts to promote and grow commercial and cultural ties between our two
nations.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to German Consul General Dr.
Lutz Hermann Görgens and Mr. Kristian Wolf.
