HR1363: HR1363 Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanFirst communities; commend

26 LC 129 0533 House Resolution 1363 By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Fleming of the 114th, Mathis of the 133rd, Rhodes of the 124th, Byrd of the 20th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring several cities upon their designation as Georgia PlanF irst communities; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 36th anniversary of the implementation of the Georgia3 Planning Act, which established that the State of Georgia must maintain an essential public4 interest in protecting and preserving the natural resources, th e environment, and the vital5 areas of the state as well as serve these interests through coo rdinated and comprehensive6 planning by all local governments; and7 WHEREAS, local governments throughout our state have undertaken the tasks necessary to8 implement comprehensive plans to protect and enhance the qualit y of life within their9 respective communities; and10 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the important role com munities play in11 fostering the state's role as an attractive, inclusive place to invest, conduct business, learn,12 live, engage in recreation, and raise a family; moreover, plann ing helps to create a13 sustainable environment of predictability for economic development, property owners, and14 all Georgians; and15 H. R. 1363 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0533 WHEREAS, it is the wish of this legislative body to recognize and honor those communities16 that have dedicated their purposeful work to establishing a vision for their future growth and17 development and have taken the steps necessary to set a path needed to achieve this vision;18 and19 WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs acknowledges the importance20 of coordinated and comprehensive planning to the state; therefore, the PlanFirst program has21 been created to recognize those communities in Georgia that hav e shown an exemplary22 history of comprehensive plan development and implementation; and23 WHEREAS, this legislative body is justly proud to honor the City of Brookhaven, the City24 of Brunswick, Bryan County, the City of Cedartown, the City of Cochran, the City of25 Covington, the City of Douglas, the City of Dublin, the City of Gainesville, Gwinnett26 County, the City of Lawrenceville, Oconee County, the City of Sugar Hill, and the City of27 Woodstock for their outstanding and commendable community plann ing efforts and28 accomplishments, which hereby designate them as Georgia PlanFirst communities; and29 WHEREAS, it is the sense of this legislative body that those local governments that enhance30 the well-being and vitality of their communities and have shown a long and sustained31 commitment to excellence in planning and plan implementation ce rtainly have earned the32 recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great state.33 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34 the members of this body honor the City of Brookhaven, the City of Brunswick, Bryan35 County, the City of Cedartown, the City of Cochran, the City of Covington, the City of36 Douglas, the City of Dublin, the City of Gainesville, Gwinnett County, the City of37 Lawrenceville, Oconee County, the City of Sugar Hill, and the City of Woodstock for their38 H. R. 1363 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0533 many community planning accomplishments in conjunction with the 36th anniversary of the39 Georgia Planning Act.40 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized41 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the42 public and the press.43 H. R. 1363 - 3 -