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Senate
Resolution 427
By:
Senator Mullis of the 53rd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Georgia's recycling and composting services and encouraging the Georgia
Department of Transportation to use recycled products in highway construction;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the recycling market infrastructure in Georgia continues to grow, and Georgia is
recognized as one of the most prominent recycling states in the nation;
and
WHEREAS,
there are many benefits to recycling, including the conservation of energy,
water, and other natural resources; and
WHEREAS,
recycling helps keep toxic materials from entering our landfills and reduces
landfill gas emissions; and
WHEREAS,
composting organic materials like yard trimmings and wood chips helps save
valuable landfill space and provides a manufacturing system for superior soil;
and
WHEREAS,
using compost helps enhance water retention and limits the need for frequent
outdoor watering; and
WHEREAS,
highway construction has been viewed as a contributor to nonpoint source
pollution in this state's waterways; and
WHEREAS,
the application of compost or shredded wood in highway construction and rights
of way has proven to be an effective erosion control method and can be left in
place after construction; and
WHEREAS,
the purchase of recycled products can provide high quality, cost-effective
products with environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS,
purchase of such products will further promote Georgia's recycling
infrastructure, will help meet performance expectations, and will compete
favorably with regard to cost.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Georgia's recycling and composting services and encourage the Georgia Department
of Transportation to use recycled products and materials like compost and
shredded wood in its construction and maintenance operations whenever such
products are available.
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 Department of
Transportation.