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House
Resolution 1158
By:
Representatives Byrd of the
20th,
Hill of the
21st,
Pruett of the
144th,
Levitas of the
82nd,
Davis of the
122nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Saluting
Georgia BIO and welcoming BIO 2009 to Atlanta, Georgia; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
bioscience technologies form the foundation of a new bioeconomy and are driving
innovations in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy resources, industrial
production, environmental management, and national security; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia BIO is the state affiliate of the Washington, D.C.-based Biotechnology
Industry Organization, and members of these organizations are part of an
extensive national and international network of BIO innovators working together
to promote life sciences research, commercialization, and the establishment of a
biotechnology industry; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia BIO is sponsoring BIO 2009, the Biotechnology Industry
Organization´s Annual BIO International Convention, which will bring to
Georgia life sciences technologies from across the globe in healthcare,
agriculture, industrial and energy production, environmental management, and
biodefense; and
WHEREAS,
members of the Biotechnology Industry Organization include thousands of
companies, universities, research institutions, and other industry associations
involved in the discovery and application of life sciences products to improve
the health and well-being of people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS,
BIO 2009 presents a unique opportunity to promote Georgia and showcase to the
global community the state´s life sciences industry and initiatives in
healthcare, agriculture, bioenergy, forestry, environmental management, and
national security; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia through its various agencies and organizations is
encouraged to participate in and support the BIO 2009 conference and take every
advantage of this unique opportunity to promote Georgia and Georgia´s
incredible life sciences resources, including its many natural resources, vast
collection of intellectual property and innovative scientific research,
outstanding universities and colleges, supportive business climate, and, most
importantly, Georgia´s southern hospitality; and
WHEREAS,
BIO 2009 will bring hundreds of the greatest minds in the world to Georgia and
potentially act as a spring board launching millions of dollars into
Georgia´s economy through both tourism and job development; and
WHEREAS,
BIO 2009 marks a significant turning point in Georgia´s quest to become a
leader in the world bioeconomy market, and this event is a significant step
towards achieving Georgia´s goal to unite government, industry, and
universities together in a comprehensive research, commercialization, and
economic development effort that will result in job growth, increased tax
revenues, and improvements in education, health, and the overall quality of life
for all of Georgia´s citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body
salutes Georgia BIO for its many contributions to the citizens of this state and
wholeheartedly welcomes BIO 2009, the Biotechnology Industry Organization´s
Annual BIO International Convention, to Atlanta, Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Georgia BIO.