HR54: HR54 Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; commend

25 LC 112 2650 House Resolution 54 By: Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Ballard of the 147th, Mathiak of the 82nd, Erwin of the 32nd, Williamson of the 112th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanF irst communities; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the implementation of the Georgia3 Planning Act, which established that the State of Georgia must maintain an essential public4 interest in protecting and preserving the natural resources, th e environment, and the vital5 areas of the state as well as serve these interests through coo rdinated and comprehensive6 planning by all local governments; and7 WHEREAS, local governments throughout our state have undertaken the tasks necessary to8 implement comprehensive plans to protect and enhance the qualit y of life within their9 respective communities; and10 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the important role com munities play in11 fostering the state's role as an attractive, inclusive place to invest, conduct business, learn,12 live, engage in recreation, and raise a family; moreover, plann ing helps to create a13 sustainable environment of predictability for economic development, property owners, and14 all Georgians; and15 H. R. 54 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2650 WHEREAS, it is the wish of this legislative body to recognize and honor those communities16 that have dedicated their purposeful work to establishing a vision for their future growth and17 development and have taken the steps necessary to set a path needed to achieve this vision;18 and19 WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs acknowledges the importance20 of coordinated and comprehensive planning to the state; therefore, the PlanFirst program has21 been created to recognize those communities in Georgia that hav e shown an exemplary22 history of comprehensive plan development and implementation; and23 WHEREAS, this legislative body is justly proud to honor the City of Acworth, the City of24 Alma, the City of Augusta, the City of Camilla, the City of Griffin, the City of Monroe, the25 City of Toccoa, and the City of Warner Robins for their outstan ding and commendable26 community planning efforts and accomplishments, which hereby designate them as Georgia27 PlanFirst communities; and28 WHEREAS, it is the sense of this legislative body that those local governments that enhance29 the well-being and vitality of their communities and have shown a long and sustained30 commitment to excellence in planning and plan implementation ce rtainly have earned the31 recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great state.32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that33 the members of this body honor the City of Acworth, the City of Alma, the City of Augusta,34 the City of Camilla, the City of Griffin, the City of Monroe, the City of Toccoa, and the City35 of Warner Robins for their many community planning accomplishments in conjunction with36 the 35th anniversary of the Georgia Planning Act.37 H. R. 54 - 2 - 25 LC 112 2650 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized38 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the39 public and the press.40 H. R. 54 - 3 -