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House
Resolution 1105
By:
Representative Hembree of the
67th
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
January 29, 2008, as "Technical College System of Georgia Day" in the State of
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
since their inception, the 33 technical colleges of the Technical College System
of Georgia have been challenging students´ minds, inspiring their souls,
shaping their lives, and promoting economic growth in this state; and
WHEREAS,
technical colleges in the State of Georgia offer a variety of associate degrees,
diploma and certificate programs, continuing education classes, economic
development programs, and adult literacy training classes; and
WHEREAS,
more than 141,000 Georgia students enroll at this state´s technical
colleges each year, and many thousands more take advantage of the colleges´
continuing education and workforce development programs; and
WHEREAS,
the Technical College System of Georgia prepares students for rewarding careers
in high demand fields, including the strategic industries of aerospace,
agribusiness, energy and the environment, healthcare, life sciences, and
transportation; and
WHEREAS,
a skilled workforce is vital to Georgia´s economic future, and graduates of
Georgia´s technical colleges are highly respected and sought after for
their knowledge, skills, and abilities by local, national, and international
business and industry; and
WHEREAS,
the presidents, faculty, and staff of Georgia´s technical colleges are to
be commended for their unfailing devotion to their students, their communities,
and this great state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does
hereby declare January 29, 2008, to be "Technical College System of Georgia Day"
in the State of Georgia.
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
Commissioner of the Department of Technical and Adult Education.