Bill Text: GA HR1386 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Toccoa-Stephens County Day; Feb. 10, 2010; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR1386 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1386-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1386
By:
Representative Harden of the
28th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 10, 2010, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the City of Toccoa was established in 1874, and legend says it was named by the
Cherokee tribe who called the area "Toccocah," which means "beautiful";
and
WHEREAS,
Stephens County was created in 1905 and named for Alexander Stephens, who served
as a United States Representative from 1843 to 1859 and Governor of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
the City of Toccoa and Stephens County have been recognized for numerous awards
and accolades over the years, including a Signature Community city by the
Department of Community Affairs and an Entrepreneur Friendly county by Governor
Sonny Perdue; and
WHEREAS,
the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce was designated with 4-Star
accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2009 and is committed to
serving as an advocate for local businesses, a community partner, and an
economic growth generator; and
WHEREAS,
the mission of the Toccoa-Stephens County Development Authority is to encourage
and support the expansion and development of industrial and commercial
facilities in Stephens County in order to promote employment; and
WHEREAS,
the school board was recognized as a Board of Distinction by the Georgia School
Boards Association in 2009, and Stephens County Hospital, the Toccoa Clinic, and
local cancer treatment and dialysis centers provide high quality and efficient
medical services; and
WHEREAS,
the area has been home for 35 years to the Toccoa Symphony and the Chorus and
Community Theater, providing a community that balances work and play;
and
WHEREAS,
incredible leaders call Toccoa-Stephens County home, including Chairman of the
Stephens County Commission Dean Scarborough, Mayor of Toccoa Bob Troup, Chairman
of the Development Authority Board Cam Parker, Chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce Board Tim Ash, Chairman of the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee
Lee Hicks, Executive Director of the Development Authority Tim Martin, and
President of the Chamber of Commerce Wendi Bailey; and
WHEREAS,
a county that supports great economic growth for the state and has such rich
history and traditions is worthy of recognition by this body.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the great achievements of Toccoa-Stephens County and its
citizens and recognize February 10, 2010, as Toccoa-Stephens County 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 members of
the public and the press.
