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01 LC 28 0082

Senate Resolution 77
By: Senators Burton of the 5^th, Williams of the 6^th, Blitch of the 7^th, Ragan of the 11^th, Dean of the 31^st and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the members of the Silver-Haired Legislature; 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 an artificial lawmaking 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 SENATE 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 and congratulate them on their dedication and involvement in the political process.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Silver-Haired Legislature.