HONORING THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY

On 2026-04-28, Representative Clay Fuller (R-GA-14) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

HONORING THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E382] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY _____ HON. CLAY FULLER of georgia in the house of representatives Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mr. FULLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 65th anniversary of the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, a remarkable milestone. In the late 1950s, visionaries T. Harley Harper and Fred F. Starr championed a bold idea for regional cooperation. By 1961, that vision became a reality, launching the first multi-county organization of its kind in Georgia--and creating a model for the entire Nation. What began as a pioneering association has evolved into the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission. Today, it proudly serves fifteen counties, forty-eight municipalities, and nearly one million Georgians. From economic development to workforce and aging services, the Commission tirelessly improves our citizens' quality of life. Furthermore, they operate with incredible efficiency, delivering a $38 return on investment for every single local dollar received. Please join me in commending the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission on sixty-five years of outstanding official service to our communities and the great State of Georgia. ____________________