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House Resolution 946
By: Representatives Buckner of the 137
th
and Oliver of the 84
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the State of Georgia for its economic leadership and recognizing the
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importance of transparent, informed decision making; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has been recognized as the No. 1 state in the nation in3
which to do business for 11 consecutive years, a testament to its strategic use of natural,4
human, and infrastructure resources; and5
WHEREAS, Georgia is richly blessed with abundant water resources, the availability and6
wise use of which are vital to the state's public health, economic well-being, and continued7
capacity for growth; and8
WHEREAS, this economic success has been made possible through the informed9
stewardship of these finite resources by citizens and their representative governments, a10
balance that must continue to be nurtured to preserve and enhance prosperity for future11
generations; and12
WHEREAS, Georgia's continued economic success and future development will require13
careful planning for increased energy demand, and it is essential that such planning avoid14
imposing undue burdens on current consumers or compromising existing services; and15
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WHEREAS, for facilities with high resource demands—such as those requiring extensive
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energy or water use—it is important to consider not only utility infrastructure but also the17
cumulative impact on surrounding communities, including noise and other environmental18
factors; and19
WHEREAS, members of the Georgia General Assembly regularly receive extensive20
information in the course of their duties, and while the volume can at times exceed what is21
readily absorbed, these materials form a critical foundation for representing constituent22
interests, particularly in support of local government decision making; and23
WHEREAS, legislators are frequently made aware of and are able to solicit additional24
information on subjects of local interest with more ease than their constituents—an25
advantage that can be wisely employed to the advantage of those affected interests; and26
WHEREAS, a recent example of the need for such transparent information-sharing is the27
growing number of high-tech data centers proposed in diverse locations across the state,28
many of which require large quantities of water and electricity, placing significant demands29
on local utilities and public infrastructure; and30
WHEREAS, ensuring the timely release of accurate, factual information about the projected31
economic, employment, fiscal, land use, natural resource, and public utility service impacts32
of such developments is essential to empowering elected officials and the public to make33
informed decisions during limited and critical windows of opportunity.34
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that35
the members of this body commend the State of Georgia for its continued nationwide36
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leadership in economic development and recognize the necessity of balancing progress with
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the responsible stewardship of natural and infrastructural resources.38
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized39
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the40
public and the press.41
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