HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 07/12/2007 - July 18th Declared as Founders DayPROCLAMATION
WHEWAS, The City of Milton, Georgia is a newly incorporated City in
Fulton County, Georgia; and
WHEFKEAS, Jan Jones, State Representative District 46, sponsored House
Bill 1470 to create the new City in January 2005; and
WHEREAS, On March 9, 2006, the Bill creating the new city of Milton
passed in the House (127-21) and passed in the Senate (49-0);
and
WHEREAS, At 2:00 PM on Wednesday March 28, 2006, Governor Sonny
Perdue signed MI3 14713 into law; and
WHEREAS, In an overwhelming show of support, on July 18,2006, 86% of
the voters approved the City of Milton referendum which
granted self determination to its residents; and
WHEREAS, The City of Milton wishes to formally acknowledge the tireless
efforts of State Representative Jan Jones for her foresight,
dedication, and champion for local rule and self-determination;
and
WHEREAS, State Representative Jan Jones continues to work for the people
of Georgia, for her district, md for the City of Milton;
1 NOW, THEREFORE,We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton,
1 I as well as the citizens of Milton hereby dedicate duIy 18, as
Founders Day and proclaim that State Representative Jan Jones
be hereafter known as
"Jan Jones -Founder of Milton, Georgia".
1 Given under our band and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 12th Day of July,
I 2007
Joe Lock o0
v-Mayor J
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1 (Seal)