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Commending the members of the Silver_Haired Legislature and inviting representatives to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Silver_Haired Legislature was created by the General Assembly of Georgia in 1980 in recognition of the growing number of elderly persons in this state and the particular concerns this segment of Georgia´s population has on various social and political issues; and

WHEREAS, the Silver_Haired Legislature provides a special forum for the presentation and deliberation of contemporary issues affecting the elderly by convening a mock legislative assembly composed of representatives elected from every legislative district in the state; and

WHEREAS, many distinguished Georgians have participated in the Silver_Haired Legislature and this legislative model is a valuable means of educating the public regarding legislative procedures while stimulating an interest in the political process; and

WHEREAS, the legislative recommendations distilled from the Silver_Haired Legislature have contributed to a better understanding of the merits and limitations of many popular proposals and provided a meaningful opportunity for the elderly in Georgia to get involved in current issues of consequence.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the members of the Silver_Haired Legislature on their careful consideration of various legislative proposals affecting the elderly, congratulate them on their dedication and involvement in the political process, and invite representatives of the Silver-Haired Legislature to appear before this body at a time determined 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 an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Silver_Haired Legislature.