| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 112 2989 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 409 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Herring of the 145 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Jones of the 143 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Griffin of the 149 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Paris of the |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Washburn of the 144 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Commending the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) for its exceptional |
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| 18 | 18 | | contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the MBCIA has demonstrated outstanding leadership in fostering economic4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | growth, culminating in over $1 billion in investments in Macon-Bibb County during 2024;5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, significant milestones achieved under the MBCIA's guidance include Irving7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Tissue's announcement of a nearly $600 million expansion, adding at least 100 new jobs to8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | its Macon facility; First Quality Baby Products' announcement of a $418 million expansion,9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | further strengthening the local economy; YKK USA's celebration of 50 years of operation10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | in Macon, exemplifying long-term industrial commitment; and Embraer's reaffirmation of11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | its dedication to the region by signing a new 15-year lease, ensuring continued operations in12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | Macon; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, the MBCIA has facilitated substantial contributions to local development and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | education through the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program, including a $1,941,64315 |
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| 32 | 32 | | check presented to the Bibb County School District, accepted by Superintendent Dan Sims,16 |
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| 33 | 33 | | H. R. 409 |
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| 35 | 35 | | and a $1,929,580 check presented to Macon-Bibb County, accepted by Mayor Lester Miller; |
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| 37 | 37 | | and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, these strategic initiatives and partnerships have significantly enhanced the19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | economic landscape of Macon-Bibb County, creating employment opportunities, expanding20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | the tax base, and improving the quality of life for residents.21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | the members of this body commend the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for its23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | exemplary efforts in driving economic development, attracting substantial investments, and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | fostering collaborative relationships that benefit the entire community.25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize Board Chair Robby26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | Fountain, Executive Director Stephen Adams, and the leadership and staff of the27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for their dedication, vision, and effective execution28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | of strategies that have positioned Macon-Bibb County as a premier destination for business29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | and industry.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | H. R. 409 |
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