ATLANTA (Feb. 11, 2011) – Yesterday, State Sen. Jim Butterworth (R-Clarkesville) hosted Tocooa-Stephens County’s Fireworks Over Toccoa Day at the State Capitol. The theme, Fireworks over Toccoa, was adopted from the title of a book set in the City of Toccoa during World War II by Jeffrey Stepakoff. The day was an opportunity for local residents and leaders to meet with legislative officials to discuss topics critical to the City of Toccoa, Stephens County and the state.
“It was an honor and a joy to host the many local residents and leaders that came to the Capitol today,” said Butterworth. “Their visit was a prime example of citizen involvement, which is crucial to our success as a representative government. I value their hard work and diligent effort to make Toccoa-Stephens County a vital economic arm to Georgia.”
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 130, sponsored by Sen. Butterworth, recognizing Feb. 10 as Toccoa-Stephens County’s Fireworks over Toccoa Day at the State Capitol. The resolution mentioned several notable aspects of the area. The City of Toccoa and Stephens County were deemed a Signature Community City by the Department of Community Affairs and an Entrepreneur Friendly county by Governor Sonny Perdue.
Sen. Jim Butterworth serves as chairman of the State High Education Committee. He represents the 50th Senate District which includes Towns, Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Banks, Franklin, and Hart counties along with a portion of White County. He can be reached by phone at 404.463.5257 or by email at jim.butterworth@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
February 11, 2011
For Information Contact:
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Katie Wright, Communication Manager
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