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Senate
Resolution 97
By:
Senator Grant of the 25th
A
RESOLUTION
Celebrating
the 200th anniversary of the City of Madison; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
in December of 1808, the Town of Madison was established by Act of the Georgia
General Assembly as the permanent site of public buildings for Morgan County;
and
WHEREAS,
named in honor of President James Madison, Father of the Constitution, the Town
of Madison was incorporated as the county seat on December 12, 1809, with the
first public officials appointed with the authority to pass bylaws and
regulations necessary for the improvement of the community and preservation of
the public springs; and
WHEREAS,
as time progressed, Madison prospered as the site of government, transportation,
and commerce, advancing from a main stop for stagecoaches to the intersection of
an interstate and three state highways today; and
WHEREAS,
the central business district of Madison serves as the nexus of today's
commercial and civic life, building on the prosperity of the past two centuries;
and
WHEREAS,
Madison has flourished as a center for religious, educational, and cultural
institutions; as the location of one of the 12 state agricultural and mechanical
schools; and as the epicenter for numerous cultural institutions and civic
organizations; and
WHEREAS,
in commemoration of Madison's 200th anniversary, the city will hold a year-long
Bicentennial Celebration, holding a series of events and programs for its
citizens highlighting the city's milestones, transitions, and legacy;
and
WHEREAS,
a feature of the Bicentennial Celebration will be a community dedication of
Madison Town Park, a new civic space and cultural events facility in downtown
Madison; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Madison continues to look with optimism toward the future while
keeping the proud memory of its beginning close to its heart to share with
succeeding generations.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
recognizing the bicentennial of Madison, Georgia, and commend the city with such
rich heritage on its 200th anniversary.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the mayor of Madison,
Georgia.