SR441: SR441 Federal Workers; action to attract to Georgia and encourage federal investment in the state; urge

25 LC 112 3381 Senate Resolution 441 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st, Mallow of the 2nd, Orrock of the 36th and others A RESOLUTION Urging action to attract displaced federal workers to Georgia a nd to encourage federal1 investment in the state; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been headquartered3 in Atlanta since 1946, contributing to Georgia's role as a hub for public health and federal4 operations; and5 WHEREAS, the presence of the CDC, along with various other federal offices in Georgia,6 has led to a highly skilled federal workforce within the state; and7 WHEREAS, shifts in federal employment policies have resulted in changes to workforce8 distribution and agency operations across the country; and9 WHEREAS, some federal agencies are exploring opportunities to relocate or establish offices10 in different regions; and11 WHEREAS, Atlanta, as the capital of Georgia and a major economic and cultural center of12 the South, is well-positioned to serve as a strategic location for federal investment and13 workforce expansion; and14 S. R. 441 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3381 WHEREAS, Georgia seeks to strengthen its role as a national leader in innovation, economic15 development, and workforce growth; and16 WHEREAS, attracting skilled federal employees to Georgia would benefit the state's17 workforce and economy while providing new opportunities for tho se affected by federal18 employment changes.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 urge all state departments, agencies, boards, and other instrumentalities to explore strategies21 to attract displaced federal employees to Georgia's workforce.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage legislative action23 to support and incentivize employment opportunities for displaced federal workers in both24 public and private sectors within the state.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 Governor, heads27 of state departments and agencies, and the public.28 S. R. 441 - 2 -