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GA HR2282

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Allison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Mr. Jim McAfee, a Union County, Georgia native who attended Young Harris College and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and served in the United States Navy
  • Recognizes McAfee's 35-year career in real estate as an agent and broker and his membership at First United Methodist Church
  • Credits McAfee with establishing the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games in 2002 as a member of the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, with the event first launching in June 2004 and held every second weekend in June since
  • Notes the festival features Scottish clan gatherings, pipe and drum bands, a parade of tartans, sheep herding, music workshops, and Highland Games competitions, attracting hundreds of attendees from across the United States and the world
  • Recognizes that under McAfee's leadership the festival has grown into one of the top 20 events in the Southeast over the past decade

Legislative Description

McAfee, Mr. Jim; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

4/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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