HR1793: HR1793 Georgia Department of Natural Resources; establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; urge

26 LC 64 0106 House Resolution 1793 By: Representatives Berry of the 56th, Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 143rd, Sainz of the 180th, and Willis of the 55th A RESOLUTION Urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement1 of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, Georgia's public beaches attract millions of visitors each year and are vital to4 the state's economic development; and5 WHEREAS, during peak season, Georgia's public beaches can becom e crowded which6 presents increased safety risks for beach visitors and lifeguards; and 7 WHEREAS, it is important for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to take the lead8 in protecting visitors to public beaches in this state; and9 WHEREAS, establishing a regulation requiring a lifeguard to be positioned every 150 yards10 on each public beach during periods of high occupancy will decrease safety risks and tragic11 outcomes; and12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that13 the members of this body hereby urge the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to14 H. R. 1793 - 1 - 26 LC 64 0106 establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times15 of high occupancy.16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized17 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the18 Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the public, and the press.19 H. R. 1793 - 2 -