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03 LC 25 2792
House Resolution
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By: Representatives Ray of the 108th, Royal of the 140th, Floyd of the 132nd and James of the 114th
By: Representatives Ray of the 108th, Royal of the 140th, Floyd of the 132nd and James of the 114th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Georgia urban agriculture
industry; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, wholesale and retail nursery owners, landscape installation and maintenance professionals, golf course superintendents, and irrigation contractors facilitate the marketing, public use, and enjoyment of the aforementioned products; and
WHEREAS, collectively this important sector of agribusiness is increasingly being referred to as the "urban agriculture industry"; and
WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association, Georgia Turfgrass Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Georgia Irrigation Association, Georgia Sod Producers Association, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council work in concert to represent the urban agriculture industry in the public arena; and
WHEREAS, the more than 6,600 Georgia urban agriculture businesses provide 113,000 jobs and generate over $5.7 billion in total economic impact to the state; and
WHEREAS, urban agriculture activities not only touch every county in Georgia economically, but also environmentally; and
WHEREAS, the environmental benefits of urban agriculture serve to enhance greenspace and protect and improve water quality and the overall quality of life for all citizens of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body acknowledges and appreciates the men and women of the urban agriculture industry and commends each industry professional for making Georgia a better place to live and work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the leadership of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association, Georgia Turfgrass Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Georgia Irrigation Association, Georgia Sod Producers Association, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council.
WHEREAS, wholesale and retail nursery owners, landscape installation and maintenance professionals, golf course superintendents, and irrigation contractors facilitate the marketing, public use, and enjoyment of the aforementioned products; and
WHEREAS, collectively this important sector of agribusiness is increasingly being referred to as the "urban agriculture industry"; and
WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association, Georgia Turfgrass Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Georgia Irrigation Association, Georgia Sod Producers Association, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council work in concert to represent the urban agriculture industry in the public arena; and
WHEREAS, the more than 6,600 Georgia urban agriculture businesses provide 113,000 jobs and generate over $5.7 billion in total economic impact to the state; and
WHEREAS, urban agriculture activities not only touch every county in Georgia economically, but also environmentally; and
WHEREAS, the environmental benefits of urban agriculture serve to enhance greenspace and protect and improve water quality and the overall quality of life for all citizens of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body acknowledges and appreciates the men and women of the urban agriculture industry and commends each industry professional for making Georgia a better place to live and work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the leadership of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association, Georgia Turfgrass Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Georgia Irrigation Association, Georgia Sod Producers Association, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council.