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House Resolution 84
By: Representatives Borders of the 175th, Houston of the 170th, Black of the 174th, and Shaw of the 176th

A RESOLUTION

Designating the Valdosta State Universitýs Peach State Summer Theatre as Georgiás Official Musical Theatre; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the partnership between Valdosta State University and the Jekyll Island Authority to produce the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre has been dissolved and Valdosta State University has moved its summer theatre program to the Valdosta State University campus as the Peach State Summer Theatre; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has recognized the importance of tourism to the economic and cultural well-being of its people through the establishment of the Department of Economic Development; and

WHEREAS, the enhancement of tourist attractions in Georgia, which would encourage tourists to extend their stay in Georgia, benefits the state; and

WHEREAS, many groups in the state are working to improve the quality of artistic and recreational experiences for Georgia residents and for out-of-state tourists as well; and

WHEREAS, the existence of musical theatre is a vital component of the artistic and cultural life of Georgia; and Georgia is committed to encourage and support artistś activities of the highest quality for the enjoyment and enrichment of the citizens; and

WHEREAS, Valdosta State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, has received a Regentś Award for Excellence in the Theatre and has a 15 year history of producing the Jekyll Island Musical Theatre Festival, a professional repertory musical theatre company; and

WHEREAS, Valdosta State University is moving its summer theatre to Valdosta, Georgia, and will continue to present musical theatre of outstanding artistry to residents and tourists; and

WHEREAS, that summer theatre is named the Peach State Summer Theatre in celebration of the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Valdosta State Universitýs Peach State Summer Theatre as Georgiás Official Musical Theatre.

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 public and the press.