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GA SR1605

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Mullis

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the State of Dade Heritage Festival, a celebration of the history of Dade County, Georgia, marking the 65th anniversary of Dade County's 1945 return to the Union
  • Festival events held May 21–22, 2010, include a re-enactment of a radio play about the turbulent times leading to the Civil War and Dade County's symbolic secession from Georgia and subsequent return to the Union recognized by President Truman on July 4, 1945
  • Festival activities include the printing and distribution of 4,000 commemorative newspapers and performances of Civil War-era music
  • Organized by the City of Trenton Downtown Development Authority, the Dade County Chamber of Commerce, the local American Legion post, and the local camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the State of Dade Heritage Festival Committee

Legislative Description

State of Dade Heritage Festival; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

4/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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