HR 44

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     House Resolution 44EX
     By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Clark of the 108th, Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of
     the 109th, Park of the 107th, and others
                                 A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing and commending the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District upon its 10th
2 Anniversary; and for other purposes.
3 WHEREAS, the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District was formed on May 17, 2016,
4 and it now celebrates ten years of service to Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia; and
5 WHEREAS, the District has become an economic cornerstone of the region, home to 7
6 percent of Gwinnett County's jobs and generating a remarkable $15.4 billion annual
7 economic impact on Georgia's economy; and
8 WHEREAS, the District is guided by a clear and inspiring mission: to create and maintain
9 a connected, safe, and attractive business, arts, and entertainment district—a vibrant
10 downtown for Gwinnett County; and
11 WHEREAS, over the past decade, the District has invested millions of dollars in lasting
12 public improvements, including roadway and intersection projects, transit upgrades,
13 sidewalks and trails, security cameras, landscaping enhancements, and signage and banners
14 that beautify and strengthen the community; and
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15 WHEREAS, the District has enriched the cultural life of the region through public art,
16 including one of the largest underpass murals in the country, transforming public spaces into
17 sources of pride and inspiration; and
18 WHEREAS, through these investments in safety, connectivity, and beauty, the Sugarloaf
19 Community Improvement District has advanced economic vitality, enhanced quality of life,
20 and helped shape a vibrant downtown that serves residents, workers, and visitors alike
21 throughout House District 96 and beyond.
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
23 the members of this body recognize and commend the Sugarloaf Community Improvement
24 District upon the grand occasion of its 10th Anniversary, express their gratitude for its
25 outstanding contributions to Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia, and extend best
26 wishes for continued success in the decade ahead.
27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
28 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
29 public and the press.
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