House Resolution 2120
By: Representative Jones of the 25th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett
County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation,
economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Rowen Foundation is a transformative knowledge community in Gwinnett
County designed to bring together research institutions, universities, technical colleges, and
industry leaders to foster innovation and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia, under the leadership of Governor Brian P. Kemp and in
partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System
of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance,
has cultivated a strong pro-business environment and workforce pipeline; and
WHEREAS, this collaborative effort has successfully attracted major investment, including
the recent announcement by UCB Inc. to establish a $2 billion biologics manufacturing
facility at Rowen, creating jobs and strengthening Georgia's economy; and
WHEREAS, these partnerships demonstrate Georgia's commitment to remaining the number
one state for business and a national leader in innovation and talent development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, the
Georgia Department of Economic Development, Gwinnett County, the University System
of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance for
their outstanding collaboration and leadership in bringing transformative investment and
opportunity to the State of Georgia.
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
public and the press.