| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 3072 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 342 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Gambill of the 15 |
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| 5 | 5 | | and Scoggins of the 14 |
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| 8 | 8 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | Congratulating and commending Shaw Industries Group, the Cartersville-Bartow County |
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| 11 | 11 | | Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, since beginning its journey in Northwest Georgia, Shaw Industries Group has3 |
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| 13 | 13 | | become a global leader in the floor covering industry while remaining an integral part of4 |
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| 14 | 14 | | Bartow County for more than 40 years; and5 |
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| 15 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Shaw Industries Group has invested nearly $1 billion into the State of Georgia6 |
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| 16 | 16 | | over the past five years, including the installation of a half-mile solar array at its Adairsville7 |
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| 17 | 17 | | facility and the establishment of the Shaw Family Health Center and Hiring Center in8 |
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| 18 | 18 | | Cartersville; and9 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Shaw Industries Group employs more than 2,700 associates across multiple10 |
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| 20 | 20 | | Bartow County locations and fosters a culture of support and empowerment while11 |
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| 21 | 21 | | contributing significantly to local economic growth and supporting numerous not-for-profit12 |
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| 22 | 22 | | organizations; and13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, as additional testament to its dedication to the community, Shaw Industries14 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Group was recently recognized by Forbes magazine as a Best-In-State Employer; and15 |
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| 25 | 25 | | H. R. 342 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, Shaw Industries Group exemplifies excellence, innovation, and community |
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| 29 | 29 | | commitment, making it a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.17 |
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| 30 | 30 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18 |
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| 31 | 31 | | the members of this body congratulate Shaw Industries Group upon being named the19 |
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| 32 | 32 | | Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year;20 |
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| 33 | 33 | | commend Shaw Industries Group for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the21 |
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| 34 | 34 | | citizens of Georgia; and extend best wishes for its continued growth, development, and22 |
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| 35 | 35 | | success.23 |
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| 36 | 36 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 |
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| 37 | 37 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Shaw25 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Industries Group.26 |
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| 39 | 39 | | H. R. 342 |
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