Bill Text: GA HR2173 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2173 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Carl Vinson Institute of Government; commend

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-27 - House Read and Adopted [HR2173 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2173-Introduced.html

10 LC 94 3403

House Resolution 2173

By: Representatives Dooley of the 38th, Allison of the 8th, Thompson of the 104th, Battles of the 15th, Dobbs of the 53rd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Carl Vinson Institute of Government; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government was established in 1928 to provide Georgia with a forum for the study of issues related to improved governance; and

WHEREAS, working as a unit of the University of Georgia, the institute publishes a wide variety of materials for students, elected and appointed officials, and the general public that support the institute's mission of research training and analysis of issues of state, local, national, and international governance; and

WHEREAS, every two years, the institute sponsors the Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute which offers new lawmakers the opportunity to improve their leadership skills and explore current governance issues with nationally renowned scholars, professional development experts, and legislative leaders from across the nation; and

WHEREAS, for the last 50 years, new and veteran legislators have counted on the institute's Biennial Institute to provide information and training that will help them make better-informed decisions for Georgia as an elected official; and

WHEREAS, the institute provides an excellent staff and faculty who provide training courses for state and local government officials and facilitators for strategic planning sessions and forums on specialized topics; and

WHEREAS, for over 80 years, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government has been helping state and local officials improve their understanding of critical issues, improve their leadership skills, and improve the quality of life for the people of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Carl Vinson Institute of Government for providing a forum for elected officials to enhance their leadership skills, governing styles, and knowledge of current affairs.

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 Carl Vinson Institute of Government.