07 LC 25
4687
House
Resolution 184
By:
Representatives Sellier of the
136th
and James of the
135th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Georgia Peach Festival and inviting the 2006 Georgia Peach Queens to appear
before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the peach has long been a nationally recognized symbol for the State of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia peach industry has played a significant role in the economic growth
and prosperity of our state, and Georgia ranks second in the nation in the
annual production of peaches; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Peach Festival originated in Peach County, Georgia, in 1987, thanks
to the inspiration of Mr. Harold Peavy, who conceived the festival for the
purpose of promoting Peach County, Georgia, and the peach industry;
and
WHEREAS,
this annual festival celebrates Peach County´s status as one of the largest
producers of peaches in the state; and
WHEREAS,
in connection with this celebration, five very fine young ladies were crowned as
the 2006 Peach Queens, including Catheryn Shaw, Hayley Stokes, Sierra Helmburg,
Montana Cotton, and Hannah Perry; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that this festival and its representatives be
recognized by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Georgia Peach Festival for promoting the importance of
this agricultural product of Georgia and invite the 2006 Georgia Peach Queens to
appear before the House of Representatives on a date and at a time to be
determined by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
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 Board of Directors of the Georgia Peach Festival.
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 Board of Directors of the Georgia Peach Festival.