Georgia HR 211: Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the capitol; February 19, 2013; recognize

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House Resolution 211
By: Representative Gasaway of the 28
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state capitol; and for1
other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the City of Toccoa was established in 1874, and legend says it was named by3
the Cherokee tribe who called the area "Toccocah," which means "beautiful"; and4
WHEREAS, Stephens County was created in 1905 and named for Alexander Stephens, who5
served as a United States Representative from 1843 to 1859 and Governor of Georgia; and6
WHEREAS, the City of Toccoa and Stephens County have been recognized for numerous7
awards and accolades over the years, including a Signature Community city and an8
Entrepreneur Friendly county; and9
WHEREAS, the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce was designated with10
4-Star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is committed to serving as an11
advocate for local businesses, a community partner, and an economic growth generator; and12
WHEREAS, the mission of the Toccoa-Stephens County Development Authority is to13
encourage and support the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities14
in Stephens County in order to promote employment; and15
WHEREAS, all six schools in the Stephens County School System were recognized by the16
Georgia Department of Education as Reward Schools and the Stephens County Hospital was17
named to Georgia Trend magazine's Top Hospital List; and18
WHEREAS, the area has been home to the Toccoa Symphony and the Northeast Georgia19
Community Concerts, providing a community that balances work and play; and20

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WHEREAS, the area celebrates all things Currahee, including the Currahee Vineyards and21
Winery, the Currahee Military Museum, Camp Toccoa at Currahee, and the Currahee Club,22
a stunning mountain golf course community atop the shores of Lake Hartwell, designed by23
acclaimed architect Jim Fazio, and recognized as one of The Rolex World's Top 1,000 Golf24
Courses; and25
WHEREAS, incredible leaders call Toccoa-Stephens County home, including Chairman of26
the Stephens County Commission Stanley London, Mayor of Toccoa David Austin,27
Chairman of the Development Authority Board David Austin, Chairman of the Chamber of28
Commerce Board Lee Ellen Fields, Chairman of the Chamber's Government Affairs29
Committee Brian Akin, Executive Director of the Development Authority Tim Martin, and30
President of the Chamber of Commerce Wendi Bailey; and31
WHEREAS, a county that supports great economic growth for the state and has such rich32
history and traditions is worthy of recognition by this body.33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34
the members of this body recognize the great achievements of Toccoa-Stephens County and35
its citizens and recognize February 19, 2013, as Toccoa-Stephens County Day at the state36
capitol.37
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized38
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to members of the public and39
the press.40