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03 LC 25 2991
House Resolution
180 By: Representatives Jones of the 38th,
Martin of the 37th, Burkhalter of the 36th, Wilkinson of
the 41st, Campbell of the 39th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association and
inviting representatives of the association to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
individual and organized forms of recreation and the creative use of leisure
time have gained significance in the lives of Georgians as their free time for
personal pursuits has diminished; and
WHEREAS,
recreation encompasses myriad activities that result in personal satisfaction
and family unity; and
WHEREAS, recreation is not
confined to the young and those with great physical prowess but can be pursued
by persons of all ages and abilities in programs of arts and crafts, tourism,
cultural endeavors, and nature studies;
and
WHEREAS, recreation promotes a zestful approach
to life in general through the encouragement of a broad range of recreation
activities that do not demand special instructions or equipment;
and
WHEREAS, recreation in its most far-reaching
benefits can help combat the problems of juvenile delinquency, drug abuse,
disabling old age, and general depression by offering new avenues of interest to
individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Recreation
and Parks Association is celebrating its fifty-eighth year as an organization
committed to the development of quality recreational facilities and programs in
cities and counties throughout Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, Georgia is a recognized leader in the
field of leisure services, but sustained prominence demands citizen
participation, sound management, and adequate appropriations by all levels of
government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Georgia Recreation
and Parks Association for its organized efforts and outstanding commitment to
public recreation services and invite representatives of the association to
appear before the House of Representatives at a day and a time to be 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 Georgia
Recreation and Parks Association.
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