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House Resolution 63
By: Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 48th, Post 2, Brooks of the 47th, Sinkfield of the 50th, Bruce of the 45th and Holmes of the 48th, Post 1



A RESOLUTION

Recognizing District 48 Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 20, 2003; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 20, 2003, elected officials from the state, county, and municipal levels, along with the constituents they serve, will come together to declare and celebrate the success and unique appeal of District 48 of the Georgia House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, District 48 comprises a vibrant, beautiful community, rich in natural resources and competitive business; and

WHEREAS, the progressive governments within District 48 provide a positive environment for business growth through efficient services and effective collaboration with developers to create new employment opportunities; and

WHEREAS, multimodal transportation culminates in District 48: home of Hartsfield International Airport, hub for two of the nation´s largest railroads, networked to the compass by four interstate highways, and southern terminus of MARTA; and

WHEREAS, with more than 7,000 hotel rooms and bountiful exhibit and meeting spaces, including the Georgia International Convention Center, District 48 is a powerful contributor to Atlanta´s vital convention and hospitality industries; and

WHEREAS, District 48 includes more than 850 manufacturing and distribution firms, the largest contiguous industrial park in the eastern United States, plus more than 100,000 of the area´s 125,000 acres remain available for development; and

WHEREAS, District 48 legislators, commissioners, mayors, and citizens are committed to working together to improve the quality of life through initiatives like the Educational Wrap-around Collaborative, which includes Parent University, Red Carpet Schools, and the South Fulton Incubator Project; and

WHEREAS, with abundant resources and the commitment from all sectors of the community to continue to work cooperatively for quality economic development, the future of District 48 has never looked more promising; and

WHEREAS, the 2003 District 48 Legislative Day at the Capitol is dedicated to the purpose of recognizing and celebrating the vibrancy of the people of that district; their diversity and commitment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and observe District 48 Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 20, 2003, and heartily welcome to the capitol the elected public officials and residents of District 48.