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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOSTING THE 2010 GEORGIA
DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY IN
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau is working with the
Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") to bid on a proposal to host the 2010 Georgia
Downtown Conference and Annual A wards Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Downtown Conference and Annual Awards Ceremony is a
four (4) day educational event designed to highlight issues affecting downtown development on
national and statewide levels; to reinforce existing downtown development efforts; and to help
communities plan for future downtown revitalization initiatives. The conference provides
educational workshops, panel discussions, an exhibit hall, a silent auction, networking
receptions, and the "Annual Georgia Downtown Awards Ceremony;" and
WHEREAS, the conference bid requires that the local governing body provide a
Resolution in support of hosting the conference; and
WHEREAS, the annual Georgia Downtown Conference has never met in Augusta-
Richmond County, Georgia, and hosting this event is a great opportunity to showcase Augusta's
recent downtown development, as well as the natural beauty and historical significance of
Augusta-Richmond County; and
WHEREAS, the conference expects to draw approximately 200-250 participants from
throughout the state and can generate a significant economic stimulus to Augusta-Richmond
County, Georgia as the host community;
THE COMMISSION OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
HEREBY RESOLVES to support the 2010 Georgia Downtown Conference and Annual
Awards Ceremony in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia.
Duly adopted this 4- day of ~, 2009.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
BycJ~A.~
David S. Cope aver
As its Mayor
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