Joint Resolution of the Georgia General Assembly

Mar. 9, 1956

 

 

 

ALL-SOUTH CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.

 

No. 126 (Senate Resolution No. 30).

A Resolution.

Creating the "All-South Centennial Committee of Georgia"; and for other purposes.

Whereas, one of the most momentous periods in America history was from 1861-1865, and the centennial dates of this period are rapidly approaching, and

Whereas, the period from 1961-1965 will commemorate a great historical event and one hundred years of sound and steady progress, both economic and social, throughout the South, and

Whereas, it is contemplated that the Southern States in that period will be publicized as never before in the history of the world, and

Whereas, the magnitude of such a centennial is such as to stagger the imagination, and is far beyond anything which has ever been attempted before, and

Whereas, such a centennial presents to Georgia and the South an opportunity for calling attention to the growth, resources and facilities which cannot be passed by, and

Whereas, countless jobs need be performed in order to put on such a centennial, relative to research, slogans, symbols, promotion and information relative to transportation, parks, monuments, educational institutions, industrial development, agriculture and numberless other things, and

Whereas, it is imperative that a committee from Georgia be appointed to work with committees of other Southern States to accomplish this Herculean task.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the Governor of this State is hereby authorized and directed to appoint the members of the "All-South Centennial Committee of Georgia", which is hereby created. The governor is hereby authorized to use his discretion as to the size of said committee, but it is recommended that he name to said committee some of the outstanding citizens of this State, to represent all phases of activity in this State, such as industry, agriculture, labor, professions, public affairs, education, and the like. Such committee shall work with other committees in the preparation and formulation of plans for the centennial celebration specified herein, and shall exert all efforts to see that Georgia and the South are properly presented to the people of the world.

Be it further resolved that the committee is hereby authorized to employ the necessary personnel to assist it in its duties and functions under this resolution. The Budget Bureau is hereby authorized and directed to provide the necessary funds for the purposes of this resolution.

Approved March 9, 1956.

Source: Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 634-635.

(c) Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia

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