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Senate Resolution 41
By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Beach of the 21st, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st,
Kennedy of the 18th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the OneGeorgia Authority; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the OneGeorgia Authority's2
creation; and3
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority was established in 2000, with legislation enabling4
the creation of the OneGeorgia Authority being signed into law on April 21, 2000; and5
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority represents a strong partnership between the executive6
and legislative branches of state government as well as between state and local leaders7
aligned by mission; and8
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority promotes economic security for Georgians through9
the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas across Georgia;10
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WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority serves as a financial partner and catalyst in helping
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rural communities maintain an excellent quality of life while also creating sustainable and13
diversified communities; and14
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority is a highly-flexible program that works directly with15
local governments and authorities to enhance economic opportunities for economic vitality16
within rural Georgia; and17
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has invested over $778 million into rural18
communities in Georgia since its inception in 2000; and19
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has leveraged over $21 billion in private investment20
and over $816 million in community investment; and21
WHEREAS, through the awarding of 872 awards, the OneGeorgia Authority has spurred the22
creation of over 65,000 new direct jobs by companies locating or expanding operations in23
Georgia and facilitated the construction of over 2,500 new housing units; and24
WHEREAS, the efforts of the OneGeorgia Authority have contributed to Georgia having25
been cited by Area Development Magazine as the No. 1 state to conduct business in for 1126
straight years.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28
commend the OneGeorgia Authority for its significant impact on the lives of rural Georgians29
as well as on Georgia's economic growth and success.30
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
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to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the OneGeorgia32
Authority.33
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