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Senate
Resolution 874
By:
Senator Harbison of the 15th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Billie Holmes, Mat Swift, Mayor Jim Wetherington, Frank Brown, and City Manager
Isaiah Hugley; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the preservation and rehabilitation of historic places have contributed to the
economic and social well-being of our state by revitalizing downtowns,
rehabilitating historic neighborhoods, attracting tourists, increasing tax
bases, and creating jobs and real estate investment opportunities in historic
districts throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
about three-quarters of a billion private dollars have been invested in
completing certified historic rehabilitation projects in Georgia administered by
the Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources;
and
WHEREAS,
historic sites are the number one destination chosen by visitors to Georgia, and
heritage tourism is a major feature of Georgia's $28 billion tourism economy
that employs 217,000 Georgians with a return of $1.3 billion in state and local
tax revenue; and
WHEREAS,
Columbus State University has become a recognized leader in the historic
preservation arena through its many innovative programs and services including
its sponsorship of the Preservation Award program; and
WHEREAS,
Billie Holmes, Mat Swift, Mayor Jim Wetherington, Frank Brown, and City Manager
Isaiah Hugley were recognized at the 41st Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards
program for their outstanding efforts and unswerving commitment to Uptown
Columbus through the addition of the Front Avenue Parking Deck; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that they be recognized appropriately for
their outstanding efforts.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Billie Holmes, Mat Swift, Mayor Jim Wetherington, Frank Brown, and City Manager
Isaiah Hugley for the superlative services they have rendered to the State of
Georgia through their inspired efforts on behalf of historic
preservation.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Billie Holmes, Mat Swift,
Mayor Jim Wetherington, Frank Brown, and City Manager Isaiah Hugley.