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Governor Perdue Launches New Feature on Official Website

Friday, June 10, 2005  Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774

 

Constituents can Request Letter from Governor to Commemorate Special Events

ATLANTA - Governor Sonny Perdue launched today a new feature on his official website which will enable Georgians to receive a letter in commemoration of a special occasion.   The Governor's Office will maintain the web site for citizens to send in requests to honor an individual or an event, such as a birthday, wedding anniversary, birth or Scouting award.  The link can be found at www.gov.state.ga.us , under Greetings from the Governor .

 “One of the best things about being Governor is traveling our state and hearing stories from citizens about their successes,” said Governor Perdue.  “It's a pleasure for me to listen to constituents and congratulate them on achieving their goals and remarkable milestones.”

This new web link will enable citizens to request a congratulatory letter from the Governor for themselves or someone else.  Greetings will be granted for the following requests:

  • Wedding anniversaries 50 years and over
  • Birthdays 80 years and over
  • Birth announcements after a baby is born
  • Eagle Scout
  • Girl Scout Gold Award

More information about the new congratulatory request form is available at the Governor's official website at www.gov.state.ga.us .