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03 LC 8 5640
Senate Resolution
526
By: Senator Dean of the 31st
By: Senator Dean of the 31st
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Haralson County Historical Society; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society was presented the 2003 Preservation Award for excellence in rehabilitation from the Georgia Trust at an awards ceremony in Milledgeville on March 29, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the ceremony was part of the Georgia Trust´s 30th annual meeting and Haralson County Historical Society president Peggy Kimball and assistant treasurer Clovis Momon proudly accepted the award for the rehabilitation of the county courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society was among 18 award recipients for excellence in the rehabilitation of historical buildings and it was one of only two courthouses to receive the highly valued Georgia Trust award; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Trust is the nation´s largest statewide preservation organization and has a wonderful tradition of preserving Georgia historic resources and diverse cultural heritages and of encouraging public education and awareness of historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society is honored that its comprehensive renovation of the courthouse, a ten-year project, was selected for the premier state award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Haralson County Historical Society on being awarded the 2003 Preservation Award by the Georgia Trust and convey their congratulations and best wishes for the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Haralson County Historical Society.
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society was presented the 2003 Preservation Award for excellence in rehabilitation from the Georgia Trust at an awards ceremony in Milledgeville on March 29, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the ceremony was part of the Georgia Trust´s 30th annual meeting and Haralson County Historical Society president Peggy Kimball and assistant treasurer Clovis Momon proudly accepted the award for the rehabilitation of the county courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society was among 18 award recipients for excellence in the rehabilitation of historical buildings and it was one of only two courthouses to receive the highly valued Georgia Trust award; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Trust is the nation´s largest statewide preservation organization and has a wonderful tradition of preserving Georgia historic resources and diverse cultural heritages and of encouraging public education and awareness of historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Historical Society is honored that its comprehensive renovation of the courthouse, a ten-year project, was selected for the premier state award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the Haralson County Historical Society on being awarded the 2003 Preservation Award by the Georgia Trust and convey their congratulations and best wishes for the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Haralson County Historical Society.