08 LC
25 5268
House
Resolution 1700
By:
Representatives Reece of the
11th,
Hill of the
21st,
Sims of the
169th,
Buckner of the
130th,
Hill of the
180th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
the Jekyll Island—State Park Authority to take certain measures to protect
the endangered sea turtle; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the sea turtle is an amazingly beautiful yet endangered species common to Jekyll
Island; and
WHEREAS,
the growing popularity of the preservation efforts to protect the endangered sea
turtle on Jekyll Island has brought a renewed interest in the island and
continues to help bolster the island´s economy; and
WHEREAS,
investments made in the protection of sea turtles on Jekyll Island are smart
investments for nature lovers as well as the island´s businesses;
and
WHEREAS,
by taking steps to protect nesting turtles by minimizing their exposure to light
from shore, Georgia can help preserve and increase populations of sea turtles,
thereby ensuring that this fascinating species continues for the enjoyment of
generations to come and create a unique attraction which draws visitors from
around the world to the Georgia coast.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body urge the Jekyll Island—State Park Authority to adopt ordinances
governing emissions of light, from both external and internal sources and
including existing structures and future structures, on Jekyll Island in order
to protect sea turtles; consult with the Department of Natural Resources in
developing such ordinances; annually review the enforcement and effectiveness of
such ordinances and report the same, along with the number of sea turtle nesting
sites, to the public and the General Assembly; adopt updated versions of such
ordinances not later than December 31, 2008; and review such ordinances not less
than every five years thereafter and update the same as necessary and
appropriate for maintaining and improving sea turtle populations.
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 Jekyll
Island—State Park Authority and to the Governor of this state.