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Recognizing South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 19, 2002; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 19, 2002, elected officials from the state, county, and municipal levels, along with the constituents they serve, will come together to declare and celebrate the success and unique appeal of South Fulton County, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, South Fulton County, which includes sections of unincorporated Fulton County and the Cities of College Park, Union City, East Point, Hapeville, Palmetto, and Fairburn, is a vibrant, beautiful community, rich in natural resources and competitive business; and

WHEREAS, the progressive governments of South Fulton County provide a positive environment for business growth through efficient services and effective collaboration with developers to create new employment opportunities; and

WHEREAS, multimodal transportation culminates in South Fulton County: home of Hartsfield International Airport, hub for two of the nation´s largest railroads, networked to the compass by four interstate highways, and southern terminus of MARTA; and

WHEREAS, with more than 7,000 hotel rooms and bountiful exhibit and meeting spaces, including the Georgia International Convention Center, South Fulton County is a powerful contributor to Atlanta´s vital convention and hospitality industries; and

WHEREAS, South Fulton County has more than 850 manufacturing and distribution firms, the largest contiguous industrial park in the eastern United States plus more than 100,000 acres in the area´s 125,000 acres remain available for development; and

WHEREAS, South Fulton County legislators, commissioners, mayors, and citizens are committed to working together to improve the quality of life through initiatives like the Educational Wrap_around Collaborative, which includes Parent University, Red Carpet Schools, and the South Fulton Incubator Project; and

WHEREAS, with abundant resources and the commitment from all sectors of the community to continue to work cooperatively for quality economic development, the future of South Fulton County has never looked more promising; and

WHEREAS, the 2001 South Fulton County Legislative Day is dedicated to the purpose of recognizing and celebrating vibrant South Fulton County; its diversity and commitment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and observe South Fulton County Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 19, 2002, and heartily welcome to the capitol the elected public officials and residents of South Fulton County.