A RESOLUTION

Congratulating THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA will celebrate its Centennial during the Year 2006; and

WHEREAS, THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA was organized to assist and relieve the Supreme Court of Georgia of its over-burdensome caseload; and

WHEREAS, THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA was created by Constitutional Amendment ratified by the public on October 3, 1906 and its three judges held the Court's first session on January 7, 1907 in what is now the Appropriations Room of the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, the caseload of THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA has increased tremendously through the years as Georgia has taken a leading role among the states, and its population and economy have grown and diversified; and

WHEREAS, THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA invites all citizens of Georgia to celebrate the Centennial by learning about the history of the Court, the judges who, over the last century, have devoted their careers to serving justice, and the Court's role in ensuring fairness and adherence to the law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 2006 is hereby designated as a Year Honoring THE COURT OF APPEALS OF GEORGIA and its one hundred years of existence as an integral part of state government.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Chief Judge John H. Ruffin, Jr. and the other members of THE COURT APPEALS OF GEORGIA.