increase and the number of salt-water anglers seeking red drum increase along with it;
“(8) Because of the red drum’s importance to Georgia anglers, the landmark Peach State Reds Initiative will investigate the feasibility of using hatchery reared red drum as a fishery management tool while providing additional much needed science based information;
“(9) A survey of the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia’s membership revealed that nearly 50 percent were in favor of the red drum becoming Georgia’s state salt-water fish; and
“(10) Establishing an official state saltwater fish is necessary to fully recognize the importance of our coastal fisheries to our state, and the red drum is deserving of the attention and appreciation of the citizens of this state by designation as the official state salt-water fish.”
(a) The City of Colquitt is designated as Georgia’s First Mural City.
(b) The Department of Economic Development and other public agencies and leaders in the tourism industry are encouraged to work together to maximize advertising programs which permit citizens of other states and nations to learn of Georgia’s First Mural City and to
visit the State of Georgia for tourism purposes.