Senate Resolution 835
By: Senators Ginn of the 47th, Echols of the 49th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Hufstetler of the
52nd, James of the 28th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on the
occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) was established in 1986
to provide innovative financing solutions for environmental infrastructure projects across the
state; and
WHEREAS, for 40 years, GEFA has played a vital role in improving Georgia's energy, land,
and water resources while supporting economic growth, public health, and community
development; and
WHEREAS, GEFA has administered critical state and federal financing programs, including
water and wastewater infrastructure loans, energy efficiency and renewable energy
initiatives, and land conservation efforts that benefit communities in every region of Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, through its stewardship of the Georgia Fund, Clean Water State Revolving
Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and other financing mechanisms, GEFA has
invested billions of dollars in infrastructure projects that improve water quality, protect
public health, and enhance quality of life for Georgians; and
WHEREAS, the WaterFirst Program has recognized local governments demonstrating
exemplary water resource management practices that protect Georgia's water resources; and
WHEREAS, through its management of the State Energy Program, Weatherization
Assistance Program, and Energy performance contracting, GEFA has supported energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency projects that reduce energy use and stimulate
sustainable economic development; and
WHEREAS, GEFA's Fuel Storage Tank Program has provided a cleaner and healthier
environment for all Georgians through the management and monitoring of fuel storage tanks
at state facilities; and
WHEREAS, in its role as the lead agency for Emergency Support Function 12 Annex, GEFA
has promoted energy security planning and coordinated emergency response related to
energy and fuel during state-wide emergencies; and
WHEREAS, GEFA's commitment to serving rural and underserved communities has
strengthened local governments' ability to attract economic development and plan for
long-term sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the success of GEFA reflects the dedication and professionalism of its board
members, executive leadership, and staff, past and present, whose work has advanced
Georgia's environmental and economic priorities; and
WHEREAS, the 40th anniversary of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority provides
an appropriate opportunity to recognize its enduring contributions to the State of Georgia and
its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend and congratulate the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority on its 40th
anniversary and express sincere appreciation for its four decades of service to the people of
Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia
Environmental Finance Authority.