Bill Text: GA HR1101 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: North Georgia College & State University Day; Jan. 28, 2010; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-01-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR1101 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1101-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1101
By:
Representatives Amerson of the
9th,
Ralston of the
7th,
Williams of the
4th,
and Collins of the
27th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
January 28, 2010, as North Georgia College and State University Day at the state
capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
North Georgia College and State University was founded in 1873, and stands as
this state's second oldest public institution of higher education;
and
WHEREAS,
designated by state legislation as the Military College of Georgia, North
Georgia College and State University is also recognized by the University System
of Georgia Board of Regents as a state leadership institution for civilian and
military students; and
WHEREAS,
located in Dahlonega, Georgia, North Georgia College and State University is one
of only six senior military colleges in the nation, standing proudly with the
ranks of the Citadel, Norwich University, Texas A&M University, Virginia
Military Institute, and Virginia Tech; and
WHEREAS,
the university's Corps of Cadets has a long tradition of excellence, and in
2009, North Georgia College and State University was the top-performing senior
military college participating in the U.S. Army's Leadership Development
Assessment Course; and
WHEREAS,
on January 28, 2010, students, alumni, and faculty of North Georgia College and
State University will gather at the capitol to celebrate this university's rich
history and tradition, which will culminate with a performance from the North
Georgia College and State University Golden Eagle Band.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and observe January 28, 2010, as North Georgia College and
State University Day at the state capitol.
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 North Georgia
College and State University.
