SR48: SR48 Gwinnett Chamber Day; recognize January 28, 2025

25 LC 112 2714 Senate Resolution 48 By: Senators Still of the 48th, Dixon of the 45th, Merritt of the 9th, Anderson of the 43rd, Mangham of the 55th 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 S. R. 48 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2714 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 SENATE that the members of this body29 recognize January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and extend best30 wishes for the continued growth, development, and success of th e Gwinnett Chamber of31 Commerce.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Gwinnett34 Chamber of Commerce.35 S. R. 48 - 2 -