07 LC 34
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House
Resolution 619
By:
Representatives Levitas of the
82nd,
Chambers of the
81st,
Jacobs of the
80th,
Howard of the
121st,
Buckner of the
130th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
the Jekyll Island Authority to protect the south end of Jekyll Island from
development; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Jekyll Island is home to some of the state´s most treasured natural and
cultural resources, and it is the expressed intent of this body to ensure the
preservation of these resources for the enjoyment of all Georgians now and for
future generations to come; and
WHEREAS,
Jekyll Island proudly displays one of Georgia´s largest stretches of
barrier island property; and
WHEREAS,
Jekyll Island is recognized as "Georgia´s Jewel," and its remarkable
beauties must be preserved so that they may continue to shine for all citizens
of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the south end of Jekyll Island contains nesting sites for sea turtles and any
destruction of this fragile ecosystem could doom the turtles to extinction;
and
WHEREAS,
the south end of Jekyll Island contains soccer fields that are utilized and
enjoyed by hundreds of children and their families; and
WHEREAS,
the south end of Jekyll Island is home to the Jekyll Island 4-H Center which has
been connecting children to Georgia´s coastal environment for 25 years and
reaches more than 11,000 people each year, using hands-on techniques to engage
young minds.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body urge the Jekyll Island Authority to protect the nesting sites, the
soccer fields, and the 4-H Center on the south end of Jekyll Island from any
development so that they many continue to be enjoyed by the average people of
Georgia.
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 members of
the Jekyll Authority.