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GA HR1987
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Keisha Waites
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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
Full Bill Text
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