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House Resolution 11
By: Representative Davis of the 87
th
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection
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Agency, and the DeKalb County government to resolve sewage pollution and spills; and for2
other purposes.3
WHEREAS, sewage pollution and spills have been a persistent issue in various areas of4
DeKalb County, disproportionately affecting predominantly Black "nonpriority" areas; and5
WHEREAS, the health and well-being of residents in these areas are compromised due to6
the adverse effects of sewage pollution on the environment and public health; and7
WHEREAS, it is essential to address these issues promptly and ensure that all residents of8
DeKalb County have access to clean and safe environments; and9
WHEREAS, there is a disparity between the prioritization of areas in DeKalb County, with10
North DeKalb receiving preferential treatment over South DeKalb.11
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that12
the members of this body urge the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the13
Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb County government to take immediate14
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and comprehensive actions to fix and eliminate sewage pollution and spills in predominantly
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Black "nonpriority" areas of DeKalb County.16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body urge the G eorgia17
Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb18
County government to establish a date certain within a consent decree for the resolution of19
sewage pollution and spills in these areas, prioritizing the protection of the environment and20
the health of residents.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage the Georgia22
Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the DeKalb23
County government to treat South DeKalb with the same level of priority as North DeKalb24
in addressing sewage pollution and spills, ensuring that equitable resources and efforts are25
allocated to both regions.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to28
officials of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Environmental Protection29
Agency, and the DeKalb County government.30
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