09 LC 94
1115
House
Resolution 660
By:
Representatives Coleman of the
97th,
Thomas of the
100th,
Floyd of the
99th,
Sheldon of the
105th,
Cox of the
102nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Atlanta Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society on
the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
chartered in March of 1959, the Atlanta Chapter of the National Railway
Historical Society (NRHS) celebrates 50 years of railway education and
appreciation on March 22, 2009, at Georgia's Official Transportation Museum, the
Southeastern Railway Museum; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS began with the purpose of saving steam engine
290 located at Lakewood Fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS,
in its early years, the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS provided the public with
access to steam powered railroad excursions, with a trip on the Gainesville
Midland Railroad in 1959; and
WHEREAS,
this dedicated group of train fanatics has been responsible for the preservation
and restoration of American history with the restoration of The National
Register of Historic Places' 1911 Superb Pullman car and saving over 90 historic
railroad locomotives; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS has operated the Southeastern Railway Museum
since 1970 and was responsible for moving the museum to its current location in
Duluth, Georgia, in 1998; and
WHEREAS,
through the Southeastern Railway Museum, the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS
educates and informs Georgians and visitors of all generations through exhibits,
train rides, school group tours, scout activities, special visiting exhibits,
and many other activities; and
WHEREAS,
the museum displays many fascinating relics from the Georgia area such as fire
engines, steam tractors, tools, uniforms, station artifacts, streetcars and
trolleys, railway china, and model trains that serve to transform visitors back
in time; and
WHEREAS,
in 2008, the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS undertook the ambitious and important
project of relocating and restoring the Duluth Depot that dates back to 1871 in
order to preserve this priceless historical building with rich traditions;
and
WHEREAS,
the impressive and important 50 year history of the Atlanta Chapter of the NRHS
is worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Atlanta Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society
for its dedication to preserving the past and congratulate the organization on
the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
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 Atlanta
Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.