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GA HR2057

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Keisha Waites

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution commending Ms. Laura Turner Seydel, a national environmental advocate and eco-living expert, for her contributions to the environment and the citizens of Georgia; introduced by Representative Waites of the 60th District
  • Seydel serves as chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation, which promotes environmental education and school gardens, and Zero Waste Zone, which promotes community efforts to change product disposal methods
  • Serves on numerous boards including the Turner Foundation, League of Conservation Voters, Defenders of Wildlife, Waterkeeper Alliance, Green Schools Alliance, Environmental Working Group, and the Carter Center Board of Councilors
  • Co-founded Mothers and Others for Clean Air and the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and works with the EPA and Environmental Working Group to educate the public about toxic chemicals in consumer products
  • Received numerous honors including the League of Conservation Voters Environmental Hero Award, the SCLC Drum Major for Justice Award, and the Healthy Child Healthy World's 2010 Mom on a Mission for Service Award, among others

Legislative Description

Seydel, Ms. Laura Turner; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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