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House Resolution 39EX
By: Representatives Drenner of the 85
th
, Evans of the 89
th
, Oliver of the 82
nd
, and Crawford
of the 84
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending and celebrating the City of Decatur on its bicentennial; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, in 1822, the Georgia General Assembly designated a site for a new courthouse2
in the newly-established DeKalb County, and a year later in 1823, the City of Decatur was3
incorporated as a municipality, making it one of the oldest in the state; and4
WHEREAS, while Atlanta experienced explosive growth, development, and sprawl, as early5
as 1849, the City of Decatur promoted itself as a quiet and prosperous small town that6
offered a peaceful, healthful, and beautiful place to live; and7
WHEREAS, recognizing the power of storytelling to help shape a shared vision for the future8
of Decatur, the city partnered with Agnes Scott College, Story Corps, and the Savannah9
College of Art and Design-Atlanta (SCAD) to collect stories from Decatur community10
members both past and present to help preserve and document the history of those who are11
or have been a part of the Decatur community; and12
WHEREAS, as part of its 200th birthday celebration, the city's residents and businesses are13
partnering with Trees Atlanta to launch the "200 Trees Project" to plant 200 trees around the14
city; and15
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WHEREAS, as the DeKalb County seat, the town's rich heritage, significant landmarks,
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historic neighborhoods, and cemetery showcase Decatur's two centuries of history; and17
WHEREAS, the city is known for its places of worship, friendly neighbors, tree-lined streets,18
great schools, parks and playing fields, libraries, colleges, and thriving businesses; and19
WHEREAS, Decatur is a melting pot with diverse neighborhoods; and20
WHEREAS, it is time to celebrate the 200th year of the great City of Decatur.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body commend and celebrate the City of Decatur, Georgia, upon the23
grand occasion of its bicentennial.24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the26
public and the press.27
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