SR788: SR788 City of Social Circle; recognize

26 LC 129 1142 Senate Resolution 788 By: Senators Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st, Parent of the 44th, Orrock of the 36th, Halpern of the 39th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Social Circle; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the current federal administration plans to spend billions of dollars to construct2 and operate what would become the largest detainment facilities in the United States to house3 individuals the administration intends to deport; and4 WHEREAS, one such facility will be placed in Social Circle, Geo rgia, despite clear and5 consistent objections from the community and its local leaders; and6 WHEREAS, the proposed facility would triple Social Circle's pop ulation and place7 extraordinary strain upon the city's water and sewer infrastructure, law enforcement capacity,8 and other essential public resources; and9 WHEREAS, the facility would be located less than one mile from an elementary school,10 raising citizen concerns regarding safety, traffic, and the well-being of children; and11 WHEREAS, Social Circle officials have warned that the proposed project would represent12 a "failure in security" and could fundamentally alter the safety of their community; and13 S. R. 788 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1142 WHEREAS, Social Circle has continued to make a principled and c ourageous stand in14 opposition to what it views as an unwanted federal intrusion into its local affairs; and15 WHEREAS, the majority party's current state party platform plainly states: "We believe that16 our constitutional system of limited government, separation of powers, federalism, and the17 rights of the people—must be preserved uncompromised for future generations"; and18 WHEREAS, the City of Social Circle's defense of its sovereignty and resources presents a19 shining example of these principles in action and stands as a modern Profile in Courage at20 a time when so many cower when this White House is involved; and21 WHEREAS, Social Circle is located in Walton County, which is named for George Walton,22 a distinguished Georgian who signed the Declaration of Independ ence and fought in the23 American Revolutionary War; and24 WHEREAS, the American Revolutionary War was fought to secure th is nation's25 independence from a monarch who believed himself unconstrained by the sovereignty of free26 people; and27 WHEREAS, the enduring American principle that tyranny cannot, should not, and will not28 supersede the sovereignty of free people remains as vital today as it was at the time George29 Walton signed the Declaration of Independence; and30 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the courage a nd resolve of the City of31 Social Circle be recognized and commended.32 S. R. 788 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1142 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body33 commend the City of Social Circle for capably and ably defending its citizens, resources, and34 local sovereignty against federal overreach and for embodying the spirit of Walton County's35 namesake, George Walton, who bravely fought for freedom in the American Revolutionary36 War and helped establish the fundamental American idea that tyr anny cannot, should not,37 and will not trump the sovereignty of free people38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed39 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Mayor and40 City Council of the City of Social Circle.41 S. R. 788 - 3 -