09 LC 94
0220
Senate
Resolution 85
By:
Senators Butterworth of the 50th, Pearson of the 51st, Hawkins of the 49th,
Murphy of the 27th, Shafer of the 48th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day
at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the small businesses and hospitality organizations in the Northeast Georgia
Mountains help keep the tourism economy vibrant and make Georgia a memorable
vacation destination; and
WHEREAS,
many of these businesses thrive on tourism, which is the economic life blood and
key economic development strategy for many rural counties throughout Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
while tourism currently ranks as Georgia's second largest industry, it is
important that legislative efforts continue to focus on expanding tourism so
that new businesses, new jobs, and more economic growth will come to Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association is dedicated to working to
further develop the tourism industry in Georgia through their personification of
the Northeast Georgia region's unique products, attractions, and agriculture;
and
WHEREAS,
locally produced honey, jams, barbeque sauces, vinegars, and wine attract
tourists to the small businesses of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel
Association; and
WHEREAS,
unmatched mementos such as Georgia Moonshine Jelly and 'Lil Sprout Cabbage Patch
Kids are perfect examples of the unique items the businesses of the Northeast
Georgia Mountains Travel Association produce to make Georgia a memorable place
to visit; and
WHEREAS,
the contributions and efforts of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel
Association to increase travel to and throughout the state and stimulate
economic growth are applauded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the great work of the businesses of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day at the State Capitol and commend their efforts to attract visitors to the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize the great work of the businesses of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Travel Association on Tourism Day at the State Capitol and commend their efforts to attract visitors to the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution the Northeast Georgia
Mountains Travel Association.