SR46: SR46 Bryan Day; recognize January 28, 2025

25 LC 112 2752 Senate Resolution 46 By: Senators Watson of the 1st, Mallow of the 2nd, Hickman of t he 4th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development2 Authority of Bryan County, Bryan Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the rich history3 and remarkable contributions of Bryan County, Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, created on December 19, 1793, and named after American Revolutionary War5 partisan Jonathan Bryan, Bryan County is located less than 30 minutes from Savannah-Hilton6 Head International Airport and the Port of Savannah; and7 WHEREAS, Bryan County is unique in that one-third of the community is occupied by Fort8 Stewart, the largest army installation east of the Mississippi River and home of the 3rd9 Infantry Division; and10 WHEREAS, the City of Pembroke serves as the county seat and off ers residents a rural11 setting in the northern portion of the county, while the City o f Richmond Hill covers the12 southern end of the county and rests on the Georgia coast; and13 S. R. 46 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2752 WHEREAS, Bryan County was named the fastest-growing county in Georgia following the14 last census, experiencing a population increase of 48 percent between 2010 and 2020; and15 WHEREAS, the county's rapid population growth is largely attributed to its top-performing16 public school system, which attracts and supports families seeking high-quality education for17 their children; and18 WHEREAS, the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce serves as a recog nized leader in19 promoting business, economic and community development, and public policies that balance20 economic prosperity with quality of life; and21 WHEREAS, with its thriving communities, rich history, and outst anding growth, Bryan22 County exemplifies the values of the State of Georgia.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 recognize January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the27 press.28 S. R. 46 - 2 -