Georgia CommonsHR 471: Historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia; commend
Última acción: 3 de marzo de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, honoring the vanished towns and landmarks it depicts.
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En lenguaje claro
This House resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes the historical value of a 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia, which shows towns, roads, and landmarks from the early 20th century, including places like Auraria, Porter Springs, Wahoo, Grace, Stay, and Tworun that have since shrunk or disappeared. The resolution encourages further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about how Lumpkin County's geography and communities have changed over time. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia.
- Encourages further documentation, study, and public education about Lumpkin County's changing geography and cultural history.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Does not create any new law, funding, program, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
A quién afecta
This resolution mainly affects Lumpkin County residents and historians interested in local heritage, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Por qué importa
The resolution has no legal or financial effect, but it puts the House of Representatives on record valuing local historical preservation and may encourage more attention to documenting Lumpkin County's history through further study or educational efforts.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the map's depiction of towns such as Auraria, Porter Springs, Wahoo, Grace, Stay, and Tworun, once significant to Lumpkin County.
- The resolved clause has the House recognize the map's historical significance and encourage further study and public education.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Del proyecto de ley
“the members of this body recognize the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Lumpkin County, Georgia, and encourage further efforts to document, study, and educate the public about the county's evolving geography and cultural legacy.”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Will Wade (R, HD-009)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
Temas
- Lumpkin County history
- Georgia historical resolutions
- local heritage preservation
- Dahlonega area history