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GA HR1987

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Keisha Waites

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 1987 formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Aquarium for its contributions to the State of Georgia
  • The aquarium has attracted more than 11 million visitors and employs over 400 employees along with more than 2,000 volunteers
  • Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus provided a $250 million gift to the City of Atlanta in 2003, allowing the aquarium to open debt-free
  • The aquarium operates the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health, a 10,000-square-foot facility that is the only integration of an aquarium and a veterinary teaching hospital
  • The aquarium funds programs including the 4R Program (rescue, rehabilitation, research, and responsibility) and the Seafood Savvy Program to promote sustainable seafood choices

Legislative Description

Georgia Aquarium; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/18/2014

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