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Senate
Resolution 722
By:
Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Bulloch of the 11th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the year of 2006 as the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Georgia's State Parks
and Historic Sites; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
2006 marks the 75th anniversary of the Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites
system, which began with the founding of Indian Springs State Park and Vogel
State Park in 1931; and
WHEREAS,
for 75 memorable years, Georgia's state parks system, one of the oldest park
systems in the United States, has been protecting our natural, cultural, and
recreational resources for generations to come; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is marking this special milestone
with a year-long 75th anniversary celebration, with the goal of increasing
awareness and appreciation of the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites
Division; and
WHEREAS,
with the support of sponsors including the Georgia Power Company, the Coca-Cola
Company, Friends of Georgia State Parks, and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the
75th anniversary celebration will highlight the accomplishments and future
challenges of the state parks system, with each of the 63 state parks and
historic sites hosting commemorative programs; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia Public Broadcasting will showcase our state park system with a one-hour
documentary, Sites to
Behold: A History of Georgia's State Parks & Historic
Sites, scheduled to premiere during its
summer pledge drive; and
WHEREAS,
by protecting our state's finest natural and cultural treasures, Georgia's State
Parks and Historic Sites have been enriching the lives of Georgia's citizens and
visitors for 75 glorious years, and this anniversary year is the perfect
occasion to celebrate all their wonderful accomplishments of the past and the
promising opportunities of the
future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing the year of 2006 as the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites and in expressing their congratulations and best wishes to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' board and staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in recognizing the year of 2006 as the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Georgia's State Parks and Historic Sites and in expressing their congratulations and best wishes to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' board and staff.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources.