| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0340 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 669 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Cummings of the 39 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Wilkerson of the 38 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , McQueen of the 61 |
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| 10 | 10 | | Sanchez of the 42 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , Smith of the 41 |
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| 14 | 14 | | , and others |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Mableton Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Mableton, Georgia, a vibrant community located in Cobb County, was officially2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | incorporated as a city following a successful referendum on November 8, 2022, making it3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | the largest city in Cobb County with a population of almost 80,000 residents; and4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, the city was named after Scottish immigrant Robert Mable, who purchased land5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | in the area in 1843, and established a farm that would later become central to the6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | community's growth, with the historic Robert Mable House and Cemetery now serving as7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | an iconic cultural landmark and part of the Mable House Complex that hosts public8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | performances and events; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, Mableton's early development was shaped by the arrival of the Georgia Pacific10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Railway, which constructed a train depot in 1881, spurring economic growth and11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | transforming the area into a vital commercial hub for then rural Cobb County; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, the community benefits from its strategic location along major highways,13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | including Interstates 20 and 285, providing convenient access to Atlanta and supporting the14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | city's continued growth, as well as being the home to Six Flags over Georgia; and15 |
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| 32 | 32 | | H. R. 669 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Mableton is further known for its 5-mile stretch of the Silver Comet Trail, a |
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| 36 | 36 | | long paved path designed for walking, biking, and jogging that runs through the area, as well17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | as having more than five miles of river frontage that it shares with the City of Atlanta; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Mableton continues to experience growth and revitalization as well as uphold19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | its commitment to fostering economic development, enhancing community engagement, and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | advancing technology innovation and environmental sustainability; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, the citizens of Mableton take great pride in their city's history, progress, and22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | contributions to Georgia, making it abundantly fitting and proper to celebrate this exemplary23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | community during this special time.24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025 as Mableton Day at the state capitol.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | public and the press.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 669 |
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