SR601: SR601 City of Powder Springs; recognize

26 LC 129 0519 Senate Resolution 601 By: Senator Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Powder Springs; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the City of Powder Springs, founded as Springville in 1838, has played and2 important role in the growth and development of the State of Georgia; and3 WHEREAS, initially looking for gold, settlers arrived in Springville to find a mild climate,4 rich soil, and seven inviting mineral springs that offered health and recreation to its residents5 and visitors; and6 WHEREAS, the water from these springs contained minerals that t urned the surrounding7 sand black, resembling gunpowder, and leading the town to be renamed Powder Springs in8 1859; and9 WHEREAS, located 25 miles northwest of Atlanta, Powder Springs is home to a beautiful10 historic downtown and Towne Square where events, concerts, shop ping, and outdoor11 recreation is abundant; and12 WHEREAS, the City of Powder Springs is inspired by the past, invigorated by the present13 and innovative about the future; and14 S. R. 601 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0519 WHEREAS, Powder Springs is known for its commitment to service, ethics, transparency,15 support, accountability, innovation, and leadership, reflecting the highest ideals of the State16 of Georgia; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng citizens, leaders, and18 employees of the City of Powder Springs are appropriately recognized. 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 recognize and commend the City of Powder Springs for its continued historical, economic,21 and cultural contributions to the State of Georgia.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the24 press.25 S. R. 601 - 2 -