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03 LC 25 2865
House Resolution
70
By: Representative Floyd of the 132nd
By: Representative Floyd of the 132nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 30, 2003, as "Forestry Day at the
Capitol" and inviting Andy Stone, Paul Mott, and Fred Allen of the Georgia
Forestry Association to appear before the House of
Representatives.
WHEREAS, forestry is the leading industry in this state, creating 177,000 jobs and having a $19.5 billion annual economic impact in this state; and
WHEREAS, Georgia´s 24.4 million acres of forestland occupy two-thirds of this state´s total land area of 37 million acres; and
WHEREAS, 23.8 million acres of Georgia´s forestland–more than that of any other state–are available for commercial use, of which 72 percent is owned by private non-industrial landowners; and
WHEREAS, timber is the highest valued crop in this state, and Georgia remains one of the top pulp and paper producing states in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Georgia´s forests not only are economically important but also provide vital environmental and social benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), founded in 1907, is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the United States; and through the years GFA has worked with landowners in protecting their property rights and adopting sound land management practices to ensure that our forests continue to provide clean air, clean water, soil conservation, wildlife habitat, beauty and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the significant contributions of this industry and organization to the welfare of this state be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize January 30, 2003, as "Forestry Day at the Capitol" in honor of the significant contributions made to the welfare of this state by forestry and the Georgia Forestry Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Andy Stone, Paul Mott, and Fred Allen of the Georgia Forestry Association are invited to appear before the House of Representatives on such date at a time to be designated 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 Forestry Association.
WHEREAS, forestry is the leading industry in this state, creating 177,000 jobs and having a $19.5 billion annual economic impact in this state; and
WHEREAS, Georgia´s 24.4 million acres of forestland occupy two-thirds of this state´s total land area of 37 million acres; and
WHEREAS, 23.8 million acres of Georgia´s forestland–more than that of any other state–are available for commercial use, of which 72 percent is owned by private non-industrial landowners; and
WHEREAS, timber is the highest valued crop in this state, and Georgia remains one of the top pulp and paper producing states in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Georgia´s forests not only are economically important but also provide vital environmental and social benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA), founded in 1907, is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the United States; and through the years GFA has worked with landowners in protecting their property rights and adopting sound land management practices to ensure that our forests continue to provide clean air, clean water, soil conservation, wildlife habitat, beauty and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that the significant contributions of this industry and organization to the welfare of this state be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize January 30, 2003, as "Forestry Day at the Capitol" in honor of the significant contributions made to the welfare of this state by forestry and the Georgia Forestry Association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Andy Stone, Paul Mott, and Fred Allen of the Georgia Forestry Association are invited to appear before the House of Representatives on such date at a time to be designated 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 Forestry Association.