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House Resolution 914
By: Representatives Greene of the 154
th
, Cheokas of the 151
st
, and Yearta of the 152
nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and recognizing January 30, 2024,
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as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Albany-Dougherty County and the Albany Area play a vital and ever-expanding3
role in establishing and maintaining Georgia as the No. 1 state in the country for business;4
and5
WHEREAS, Albany-Dougherty County is known for its innovative small businesses; Marine6
Corps Logistics Base Albany; Marine Corps Logistics Command; global industries including7
Procter & Gamble, Molson Coors, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Georgia Pacific, Thrush8
Aircraft, and ThermaCare-brand products; attractions and growing tourism industry; outdoor9
recreational opportunities; natural resources; world-class health care; and educational10
institutions; and11
WHEREAS, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1910, is leading a12
multi-year strategic effort to advance economic opportunities. With a diverse business13
community in its corner, the Albany Area Chamber works diligently to serve area businesses,14
develop strategies that help the community prosper, and design the path of Albany's future;15
and16
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WHEREAS, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce connects, convenes, collaborates,
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leverages the power of partnerships for the benefit of Albany and Southwest Georgia, and18
leads with character and competency; and19
WHEREAS, together with its Albany Area Chamber Foundation, employers, and educational20
partners, the chamber is creating a modern, adaptive, and competitive talent pipeline.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body congratulate the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce on 114 years23
of excellence in serving the economic hub of Southwest Georgia and advocating for the24
Albany Area's interests as well as recognize January 30, 2024, as Albany-Dougherty County25
Day at the state capitol.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.29
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