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GA HR1102
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending Americus-Sumter County for its many contributions to the State of Georgia, sponsored by Representatives Cheokas (151st) and Stinson (150th)
- Sumter County was established on December 26, 1831, as Georgia's eighth county, with the City of Americus designated as county seat on December 22, 1832, and named after explorer Amerigo Vespucci
- Highlights the county's historical significance, including Souther Field (a WWI and WWII aviation training base), Charles Lindbergh's first airplane purchase and solo flight, and the founding and continued headquarters of Habitat for Humanity International
- Recognizes the county's educational institutions (South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University) and its role as a leading producer of cotton, peanuts, vegetables, and livestock
- Notes that the City of Plains in Sumter County is the home of 39th President Jimmy Carter and the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Legislative Description
Americus-Sumter County; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/12/2024
Full Bill Text
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