House Resolution 1793
By: Representatives Berry of the 56th, Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 143rd, Sainz of the
180th, and Willis of the 55th
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement
of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia's public beaches attract millions of visitors each year and are vital to
the state's economic development; and
WHEREAS, during peak season, Georgia's public beaches can become crowded which
presents increased safety risks for beach visitors and lifeguards; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to take the lead
in protecting visitors to public beaches in this state; and
WHEREAS, establishing a regulation requiring a lifeguard to be positioned every 150 yards
on each public beach during periods of high occupancy will decrease safety risks and tragic
outcomes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body hereby urge the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to
establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times
of high occupancy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the public, and the press.