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House Resolution 185
By: Representatives Heard of the 114th, Smith of the 113th, and McKillip of the 115th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee for their contributions to developing community leaders; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee are adult leadership development programs seeking to provide current and emerging community leaders an opportunity to enhance leadership skills, become more aware of their total community and to create a forum for discussion of community opportunities and challenges; and

WHEREAS, L.E.A.D. Athens is organized, sponsored, and supported by the Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Leadership Oconee is organized, sponsored, and supported by the Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, members of L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee explore a wide range of issues including the economic development at the state, regional, and local level as well as educating themselves to come to understand the workings of the healthcare system and local and state government; and

WHEREAS, L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee strive to maintain the natural beauty of Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County as well as to preserve the rich history of their communities and the surrounding region; and

WHEREAS, a joint delegation from L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee will be visiting the capitol on February 8, 2007 and this delegation should be recognized by all for the work they do to better their respective communities; and

WHEREAS, the Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County Chambers of Commerce should be commended for their dedication to and support of L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee, as well as the Athens-Clarke County Chamber of Commerce and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, for their efforts in building leaders in the Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County communities.

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 L.E.A.D. Athens and Leadership Oconee.