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For more than 80 years, the Vinson Institute has worked with public officials throughout Georgia and around the world to improve governance and people's lives. From Georgia's early days as a largely agrarian state with a modest population to its modern-day status as a national and international force in business, industry, and politics with a population of almost 10 million, the Institute has helped government leaders navigate change and forge strong directions for a better Georgia.
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Vinson Institute Honored by General Assembly Resolution

Posted May 6, 2010
Contact: Courtney Yarbrough, cryarb@uga.edu; 706.542.6221

From the well of the Georgia House of Representatives came some high praise for the Vinson Institute on April 29. Representatives gathered there the final day of the 2010 legislative session to “recognize and commend” the institute through House Resolution 2173.

Representative Pat Dooley from Cobb County read the resolution aloud before the legislative body, citing multiple ways in which the Vinson Institute serves governments in Georgia. The resolution states that “for over 80 years, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government has been helping state and local officials improve their understanding of critical issues, improve their leadership skills, and improve quality of life for the people of Georgia.”

“We are honored that the House of Representatives chose to recognize our organization in this way,” commented Vinson Institute Interim Director Jennifer Frum. “I think the resolution underscores the close relationships we’ve developed over the decades with lawmakers at the state and local levels. We do our best to provide them with the help they need to successfully fulfill their missions and serve Georgians.”

The sponsors of the resolution were all recent graduates of the Georgia Legislative Leadership Institute (GLLI), a program sponsored by the Vinson Institute. GLLI provides leadership training to new legislators who have been nominated by leaders in the House and Senate. In addition to training, GLLI participants explore the issues of the day with nationally renowned policy experts, helping them to become more informed decision makers.

The Vinson Institute has coordinated GLLI since 2005. The program is authorized by the Georgia General Assembly Training Institute and takes place every two years. It is a complement to the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, which occurs on alternate years. The Biennial Institute follows elections and provides all General Assembly members with the chance to meet prior to the upcoming session and learn more about the issues facing the legislature.

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