25 LC 129 0168 House Resolution 281 By: Representative Stephens of the 164 th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®; and for other 1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, producers of The Greatest Show On3 Earth®, have been a cherished and iconic part of American entertainment for over 150 years,4 captivating children of all ages with awe-inspiring performances, world-class talent, and5 unforgettable experiences; and6 WHEREAS, from February 14-17 and 21-23, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will7 entertain audiences of all ages throughout the Atlanta area with a multi-platform, 360-degree8 experience that will bring fans directly into the action; and9 WHEREAS, this iconic production will consist of 75 performers representing 18 different10 nationalities, all of whom will perform over 50 exhilarating circus acts in a fast-paced,11 action-packed, two-hour-long show; and12 WHEREAS, this all-new, re-imagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth will blend13 together breathtaking stunts, high-energy performances, and laugh-out-loud moments that14 will form real connections between audience and performer; and15 H. R. 281 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0168 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey be 16 appropriately honored during this special time.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 the members of this body recognize and commend Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®19 upon their upcoming performances and extend best wishes for successful shows in Georgia.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to22 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®.23 H. R. 281 - 2 -