| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2959 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 249 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Beckles of the 96 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Okoye of the 102 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , McClain |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 109 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Romman of the 97 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Splash Festivals; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, founded by Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn, Splash Festivals specializes in2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | producing vibrant and engaging art events that promote the cities they represent, bringing3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | together artisans, visitors, and local businesses in a mutual celebration of creativity and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | community; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, since its incorporation in 2009, Splash Festivals has organized and produced6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | such outstanding experiences as the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, the Acworth Art7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Fest, the Chamblee Art Fest, the Dunwoody Art Festival, the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, the8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Norcross Art Splash Festival, and the Johns Creek Arts Festival; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, the Norcross Art Splash Festival, one of the largest annual events in the City10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | of Norcross, first began in 2004 and has since grown into a major attraction, drawing large11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | crowds from both within and outside the city while also supporting local businesses and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | fostering economic activity in downtown Norcross; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, the success of the Norcross Art Splash Festival is made possible through the14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | dedication of more than 100 volunteers, many of whom are Norcross citizens, who15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 249 |
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| 34 | 34 | | generously contribute their time and effort to assist artisans, set up and break down booths, |
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| 36 | 36 | | and welcome visitors with warmth and hospitality; and17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, Splash Festivals works in close collaboration with the City of Norcross,18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | including the police department and city staff, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | festival attendees; and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, through their unique approach to event planning, Splash Festivals has21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | established a strong reputation for producing high-quality festivals that engage communities,22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | attract thousands of visitors, and celebrate the spirit of the arts; and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable company be24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | appropriately honored.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Splash Festivals for its many outstanding27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state as well as extend best wishes for continued28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | success.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | Splash Festivals.32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | H. R. 249 |
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