Georgia House of Representatives - 1995/1996 Sessions

HR 999 - Silver-Haired Legislature; commend

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1. Sherrill  62nd         2. Lee  94th               3. Lucas  124th
4. Davis  48th            5. Randolph  72nd          6. Birdsong  123rd


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HR 999                                              LC 9 8715






                             A RESOLUTION

  1- 1  Recognizing and commending the Silver-Haired Legislature;
  1- 2  and for other purposes.

  1- 3  WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Georgia created the
  1- 4  Silver-Haired Legislature in 1980, in recognition of the
  1- 5  unique perspective of our older citizens regarding many
  1- 6  social and political issues; and

  1- 7  WHEREAS, the Silver-Haired Legislature provides a special
  1- 8  forum for deliberation regarding contemporary issues
  1- 9  affecting the elderly by convening a model legislative
  1-10  assembly composed of representatives elected from every
  1-11  legislative district in the state; and

  1-12  WHEREAS, many distinguished Georgians have participated in
  1-13  the Silver-Haired Legislature; and

  1-14  WHEREAS, this legislative model provides a valuable method
  1-15  of educating the public regarding legislative procedures as
  1-16  it stimulates interest in the political process; and

  1-17  WHEREAS, the legislative recommendations which result from
  1-18  the deliberations of the Silver-Haired Legislature
  1-19  effectively utilize the wisdom of citizens with many
  1-20  backgrounds and experiences in contributing to a better
  1-21  understanding of many popular proposals; and

  1-22  WHEREAS, in an era of intense scrutiny of the actions of
  1-23  government, the Silver-Haired Legislature has provided
  1-24  another voice of the people for elected officials.

  1-25  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
  1-26  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and
  1-27  commend the Silver-Haired Legislature for its thoughtful
  1-28  deliberation regarding legislative proposals affecting the
  1-29  elderly and congratulate the members of the Silver-Haired
  1-30  Legislature for their wisdom, dedication, and involvement in
  1-31  the political process.

  1-32  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of
  1-33  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an
  1-34  appropriate copy of this resolution to the Silver-Haired
  1-35  Legislature.



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