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House
Resolution 87
By:
Representatives Gardner of the
57th,
Smith of the
70th,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Buckner of the
130th,
Thomas of the
100th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Georgia´s sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
sustainable small businesses contribute more than 1,300 jobs and $267 million to
Georgia´s economy; and
WHEREAS,
many of Georgia´s corporations are committed to incorporating sustainable
principles and environmental management systems into their businesses;
and
WHEREAS,
sustainable and environmentally friendly companies generate profits while
creating jobs and revenue for the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
some of the companies leading the way for a more sustainable Georgia
are:
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Skye
Energy
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Boss
Environmental
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Café
Campesino and Cooperative Coffees
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EcoLink
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CollectiveGood
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Perkins
+ Will
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Infratec
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IfPeople
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Sustainable
Business Partners
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Pull-A-Part,
Inc.
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Novelis,
Inc.
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Georgia
Recycling Coalition
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Interface,
Inc.
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Melaver,
Inc.
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Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corp.
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Enviro-log
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Rainwater
Harvest
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SP
News Print Company
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One
World Sustainable Energy Corporation
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NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Georgia´s sustainable businesses for their outstanding
corporate citizenship and for creating innovative solutions and business models
that convert waste into valuable resources, improve air and water quality, and
restore the environment for Georgians.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the above
named businesses.