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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the City of Avondale Estates; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the City of Avondale Estates, Georgia, was established by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1926 and this year celebrates its 75th anniversary as an incorporated municipality; and

WHEREAS, Avondale Estates represents one of the earliest examples of a modern planned community in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the importance of Avondale Estates' distinctive Tudor style and early inception as a planned community was recognized by placing the area representing the original boundaries of the city on the National Register of Historic Places; and

WHEREAS, the City of Avondale Estates has since its inception been distinguished for the quality of life afforded its residents by the city's farsighted commitment to maintaining open green spaces as city parks, plazas, playgrounds, and wildlife sanctuaries; and

WHEREAS, Avondale Estates has distinguished itself as a municipality strongly committed to the preservation and protection of its natural resources by its repeated designation as a Tree City U.S.A. and by its early commitment to mandatory recycling.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the 75th anniversary of the City of Avondale Estates, its historic importance as an early planned community, and its record of exemplary contributions to the protection and preservation of its natural resources.

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 governing authority of the City of Avondale Estates.