08 LC 95
0495
Senate
Resolution 1046
By:
Senators Unterman of the 45th, Cowsert of the 46th, Weber of the 40th, Tate of
the 38th, Butler of the 55th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Acknowledging
the contributions of senior Georgians and establishing February 26 through
February, 28, 2008, as "Senior Days at the Capitol"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
senior citizens are our most rapidly expanding resource with retirees moving to
Georgia from every state in the nation, increasing the population of older
Georgians by a projected 77 percent in 2025; and
WHEREAS,
an increasing number of older Georgians are grandparents finding themselves in
the position of utilizing their limited resources to raise their grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS,
current and future senior Georgians contribute immeasurably to Georgia's
vitality by capitalizing on their strengths, talents, knowledge, and resources
to mentor the children of Georgia, enjoy Georgia's natural attractions and
leisure opportunities, and participate in Georgia's growing international
marketplace; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia General Assembly will benefit by hearing directly from older
Georgians about the concerns, needs, and abilities of this growing segment of
the population; and
WHEREAS,
in order to influence state policy and to improve the future of all Georgians,
senior Georgians need to understand our state's legislative process and become
meaningfully involved in it; and
WHEREAS,
since 1987, the Georgia Council on Aging has organized an annual gathering of
senior Georgians conducting special activities referred to as "Senior Days at
the Capitol" to raise public awareness about the needs and contributions of
seniors.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that February 26 through February 28,
2008, shall be observed as "Senior Days at the Capitol," and the members
of
this
body extend their sincere welcome to Georgia's seniors and look forward to this
opportunity to discuss issues of particular importance to them.
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 Council on
Aging.