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House Resolution 54
By: Representatives Campbell of the 35
th
, Ballard of the 147
th
, Mathiak of the 82
nd
, Erwin of
the 32
nd
, Williamson of the 112
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the implementation of the Georgia3
Planning Act, which established that the State of Georgia must maintain an essential public4
interest in protecting and preserving the natural resources, the environment, and the vital5
areas of the state as well as serve these interests through coordinated and comprehensive6
planning by all local governments; and7
WHEREAS, local governments throughout our state have undertaken the tasks necessary to8
implement comprehensive plans to protect and enhance the quality of life within their9
respective communities; and10
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the important role communities play in11
fostering the state's role as an attractive, inclusive place to invest, conduct business, learn,12
live, engage in recreation, and raise a family; moreover, planning helps to create a13
sustainable environment of predictability for economic development, property owners, and14
all Georgians; and15
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WHEREAS, it is the wish of this legislative body to recognize and honor those communities
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that have dedicated their purposeful work to establishing a vision for their future growth and17
development and have taken the steps necessary to set a path needed to achieve this vision;18
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WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs acknowledges the importance20
of coordinated and comprehensive planning to the state; therefore, the PlanFirst program has21
been created to recognize those communities in Georgia that have shown an exemplary22
history of comprehensive plan development and implementation; and23
WHEREAS, this legislative body is justly proud to honor the City of Acworth, the City of24
Alma, the City of Augusta, the City of Camilla, the City of Griffin, the City of Monroe, the25
City of Toccoa, and the City of Warner Robins for their outstanding and commendable26
community planning efforts and accomplishments, which hereby designate them as Georgia27
PlanFirst communities; and28
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this legislative body that those local governments that enhance29
the well-being and vitality of their communities and have shown a long and sustained30
commitment to excellence in planning and plan implementation certainly have earned the31
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great state.32
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33
the members of this body honor the City of Acworth, the City of Alma, the City of Augusta,34
the City of Camilla, the City of Griffin, the City of Monroe, the City of Toccoa, and the City35
of Warner Robins for their many community planning accomplishments in conjunction with36
the 35th anniversary of the Georgia Planning Act.37
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the39
public and the press.40
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