HR58: HR58 Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 2696 House Resolution 58 By: Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Hong of the 103rd, Efstration of the 104th, Park of the 107th, Clark of the 108th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, established in 1947, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has championed the3 needs and interests of businesses within Gwinnett County, Georgia, for more than 77 years;4 and5 WHEREAS, the chamber currently serves more than 2,000 members a nd represents more6 than 22,000 businesses and 10,000 sole proprietors in Gwinnett County, which is home to7 nearly 600 international businesses; and8 WHEREAS, the chamber has earned a five-star accreditation from the United States9 Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation achievable in the chamber industry10 nationwide; and11 WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the chamber was awarded the Association of Chamber of12 Commerce Executives "Chamber of the Year" designation, the firs t time the chamber has13 received this honor; and14 H. R. 58 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2696 WHEREAS, the chamber further maintains Memorandum of Understanding agreements with15 11 bi-lateral chambers in metro Atlanta; and16 WHEREAS, as additional testament to its dedication to excellence, 2025 represents the first17 full year of service for the chamber's newly renovated $6 million three-story facility, which18 preserves the legacy of its original construction while providi ng Gwinnett County with a19 modernized hub for business; and20 WHEREAS, under the guidance of its current leadership, including President and CEO Nick21 Masino, Senior Vice Presidents Alicia Krogh and Lisa Sherman, V ice President of Public22 Policy and External Affairs Paul Oh, prior Chair Lanier Levett, Chair Elect Kim Hartsock,23 Chair of the Public Policy Advisory Committee Trey Ragsdale, an d Chair Brad Carr, the24 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce continues to exemplify excellence in fostering economic25 growth and advocating for the business community; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 extraordinary chamber be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state30 capitol and extend best wishes for the continued growth, develo pment, and success of the31 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the34 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.35 H. R. 58 - 2 -