| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0057 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 56 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Petrea of the 166 |
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| 5 | 5 | | and Stephens of the 164 |
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| 8 | 8 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 9 | 9 | | Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. |
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| 11 | 11 | | WHEREAS, presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development2 |
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| 12 | 12 | | Authority of Bryan County, Bryan Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the rich history3 |
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| 13 | 13 | | and remarkable contributions of Bryan County, Georgia; and4 |
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| 14 | 14 | | WHEREAS, created on December 19, 1793, and named after American Revolutionary War5 |
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| 15 | 15 | | partisan Jonathan Bryan, Bryan County is located less than 30 minutes from Savannah-Hilton6 |
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| 16 | 16 | | Head International Airport and the Port of Savannah; and7 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Bryan County is unique in that one-third of the community is occupied by Fort8 |
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| 18 | 18 | | Stewart, the largest army installation east of the Mississippi River and home of the 3rd9 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Infantry Division; and10 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the City of Pembroke serves as the county seat and offers residents a rural11 |
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| 21 | 21 | | setting in the northern portion of the county, while the City of Richmond Hill covers the12 |
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| 22 | 22 | | southern end of the county and rests on the Georgia coast; and13 |
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| 23 | 23 | | H. R. 56 |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Bryan County was named the fastest-growing county in Georgia following the |
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| 27 | 27 | | last census, experiencing a population increase of 48 percent between 2010 and 2020; and15 |
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| 28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, the county's rapid population growth is largely attributed to its top-performing16 |
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| 29 | 29 | | public school system, which attracts and supports families seeking high-quality education for17 |
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| 30 | 30 | | their children; and18 |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce serves as a recognized leader in19 |
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| 32 | 32 | | promoting business, economic and community development, and public policies that balance20 |
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| 33 | 33 | | economic prosperity with quality of life; and21 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, with its thriving communities, rich history, and outstanding growth, Bryan22 |
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| 35 | 35 | | County exemplifies the values of the State of Georgia.23 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 |
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| 37 | 37 | | the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol.25 |
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| 38 | 38 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 |
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| 39 | 39 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the27 |
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| 40 | 40 | | public and the press.28 |
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| 41 | 41 | | H. R. 56 |
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