Georgia HR 341: Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership; recognize and invite to House

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House Resolution 341
By: Representatives Drenner of the 85
th, Gardner of the 57
th, Thomas of the 100
th, and
Henson of the 86
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) and inviting its1
members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. 2
WHEREAS, the Institute for Georgia Environment Leadership (IGEL) is dedicated to3
building and sustaining a diverse network of state-wide environmental leaders to help resolve4
Georgia's environmental challenges; and 5
WHEREAS, each spring, around 30 Georgians with proven track records in environmental6
leadership are selected and brought together to create an IGEL class with a united interest7
in preserving and enhancing Georgia's environment; and 8
WHEREAS, as Georgia addresses challenges to preserve and protect its natural resources,9
solutions will come from people representing various sectors, opinions, ethnic and cultural10
communities, and bases of power; and 11
WHEREAS, the IGEL program provides leadership and personal development with the goals12
of fostering a deeper understanding of Georgia's environmental issues, providing a safe13
forum for participants to explore each others' views and motivations, and engaging14
participants in key aspects of leadership, such as creative problem solving and conflict15
resolution, building trust, and enhancing communication skills; and 16
WHEREAS, during the program, participants experience first-hand the impact of17
environmental decisions on communities, industries, and individuals in various parts of this18
state; observe how other leaders have handled these decisions and analyze what our state's19
expectations are for the environmental leadership of the future; develop relationships with20
other participants based on trust and shared challenges; learn more about the environmental21
problems and opportunities facing Georgia; and establish a network with other leaders across22
this state; and23

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WHEREAS, IGEL, Inc., is a 501(c)3 corporation governed by a board of directors of IGEL24
graduates from various regions and sectors of influence throughout this state who work in25
cooperation with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State26
University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business to develop and operate the curriculum27
and leadership program; and 28
WHEREAS, graduates of the IGEL program provide a foundation for Georgia's29
environmental leadership, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that they be recognized for30
their efforts through this successful initiative, which is an asset to this state; and31
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that32
the members of this body join in commending the Institute for Georgia Environmental33
Leadership for its efforts in preserving the environment through the creativity and34
perseverance of the young leaders of this state and invite IGEL members to be recognized35
by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker of the House.36
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized37
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Institute for Georgia38
Environmental Leadership.39