HR1948: HR1948 State and local authorities; transfer operation of Georgia Capitol Museum from University System of Georgia to Georgia Building Authority; urge

26 LC 112 4083 House Resolution 1948 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Wade of the 9th, Seabaugh of the 34th, and Hong of the 103rd A RESOLUTION Urging appropriate state and local authorities to transfer oper ation of the Georgia Capitol1 Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; and for2 other purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Georgia Capitol Museum preserves the history of the Georgia State Capitol4 as well as the events that have taken place within its halls since its construction completed5 on July 4, 1889; and6 WHEREAS, the museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significa nt artifacts, including7 historic flags and works of art, and offers educational tours to visitors and school groups; and8 WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is responsible for mana ging the facilities9 located in the Capitol Hill Complex, including the Georgia State Capitol; and10 WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is appropriately equipp ed to fund, manage,11 maintain, and staff the Georgia Capitol Museum and its historical assets as well as to perform12 other such duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised for its successful operation.13 H. R. 1948 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4083 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that14 the members of this body urge the appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation15 of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Geo rgia to the Georgia16 Building Authority.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized18 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the19 public and the press.20 H. R. 1948 - 2 -