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07 LC 34 1264
House Resolution 926
By: Representatives Royal of the 171st, England of the 108th, Roberts of the 154th, Floyd of the 147th, McCall of the 30th, and others

A RESOLUTION


Commending the leadership of the 25x'25 National Organization; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, American agriculture is poised to play a more important role in meeting our nation's future energy needs; and

WHEREAS, increasing America's renewably energy use will bring new technologies to market and save consumers money, reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East, and create good new jobs in rural America; and

WHEREAS, leaders from across every sector of America's agricultural community have established the 25x'25 National Organization; and

WHEREAS, the stated goal of 25x'25 is "by the year 2025, America's farms, ranches, and forests will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States, while continuing to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber"; and

WHEREAS, the 25x'25 Action Plan entitled "Charting America's Energy Future" has been widely acclaimed as a visionary course of action for the nation; and

WHEREAS, Georgia leaders recognize the importance of developing a comprehensive alternative energy industry; and

WHEREAS, Georgia seeks to lead the nation in research and private sector investment in alternative energy technology development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the leadership of the 25x'25 National Organization for raising the awareness of the American people on these vital issues and casting such a laudable vision for meeting our nation's energy needs.
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 25x'25 National Organization.