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GA SR763

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Francis Millar

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Celebrates the 80th anniversary of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, originally established in 1938 as the DeKalb County Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce to support local dairy farms
  • Recognizes the Chamber's contributions to DeKalb County, including spearheading efforts that led to the opening of DeKalb Medical Center on May 1, 1961, and facilitating DeKalb College's transition into Georgia Perimeter College
  • Notes the Chamber's 2017 efforts to build community support for the DeKalb County SPLOST, which passed and will generate $636 million over six years for infrastructure, public safety, and other needs
  • Acknowledges the 2014 appointment of Katerina Taylor as the Chamber's first female president and CEO, and the 2018 naming of Brenda Reid (Publix Super Markets) as board chair
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Description

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; celebrate 80th anniversary

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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