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GA SR1102

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chip Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Georgia's cooperatives and recognizes 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives, as proclaimed by the United Nations
  • More than 300 cooperatives operate statewide across industries including agriculture, child care, energy, housing, health care, insurance, telecommunications, and financial services
  • Georgia's cooperatives collectively generate nearly 11,000 jobs, $6 billion in annual revenues, and $29 billion in total assets
  • Georgia's 147 credit unions serve the financial needs of 1.8 million Georgians and provide financial education to help people improve their economic situations
  • Encourages all relevant stakeholders to promote the formation and growth of cooperatives and raise public awareness of their contributions to social and economic development

Legislative Description

Georgia's Cooperatives; commend

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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