HB 225 is discussed below by a Tea Party leader:

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From: Bert & Bunny Loftman <loftman@tds.net>

Date: July 29, 2011 3:03:05 PM EDT

Subject: Re: new GA law promotes Agenda 21

Hi XXX,  FYI - on my site, ELectTheRightCandidate.US  scored HB 225 on my site as liberal legislation.  Here is the web site for the google spread sheet for the GA House:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmropTJjc6wqdElKWDFrWElmTXZtdHVXcmNURWl2Znc&hl=en_US

At the bottom, click HB 225 and the votes are listed in order.

Everyone in the Senate voted for HB 225 .   I think it was one of those end of the session votes.

In any event, it is a bad bill that extends federal control over Georgians.  We need GA legislators who understand what is going on and vote no on these kinds of bills.   Another one is HB 214 that establishes a GA Dep of Health that facilitates ObamaCare.

We somehow need to get our "conservative" State legislators to think in terms of protecting the citizens of GA from Federal excesses.  I am forwarding this to my state Senator and Rep.

Thanks, Bert

On Jul 28, 2011, at 9:23 PM, XXX  wrote:

FOR YOUR INFO

 Subject: Re: new GA law promotes Agenda 21

This is so frustrating!  We have to be on guard with every elected official.

 

  Subject: new GA law promotes Agenda 21

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, on May 9th, signed a bill into law to define and promote “sustainable agriculture.” Opponents of United Nations Agenda 21 immediately recognized the bill’s language was lifted right out of Agenda 21. Why would the bill’s three sponsors, Susan Holmes, Terry England and Tom McCall go to the trouble of inserting Agenda 21 into Georgia law, and who is really behind all of this? Here is the text of the bill:

11 LC 25 5814S/AP

House Bill 225 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)

By: Representatives Holmes of the 125th, England of the 108th, and McCall of the 30th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, so as to define a term; to provide that it shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Chapter 1 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to agriculture, is amended by revising Code Section 2-1-1, relating to definitions, as follows:

"2-1-1.

As used in this title, the term:

(1) 'Commissioner' means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(2) 'Department' means the Department of Agriculture of this state.

(3) 'Sustainable agriculture' or 'sustainable agricultural practices' means science-based agricultural practices, technologies, or biological systems supported by research or otherwise demonstrated to lead to broad outcomes-based improvements, which may include but not be limited to such critical outcomes as increasing agricultural productivity and improving human health through access to safe, nutritious, affordable food and other agricultural products, while enhancing agricultural and surrounding environmental conditions through the stewardship of water, soil, air quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat, so as to meet the needs of the present and improve the ability for future generations to meet their own needs while advancing progress toward environmental, social, and economic goals and the well-being of agricultural producers and rural communities."

SECTION 2.

Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

"2-1-1.1.

It shall be the policy of this state to promote sustainable agriculture."

SECTION 3.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/fulltext/hb225.htm

[Ask: Whose goals will the state promote and at whose expense? Since the bill’s language was lifted out of United Nations Agenda 21, will Georgia promote and advance the progress of “environmental justice,” “social justice” and “economic equity” (all Agenda 21 goals)? Will state agencies have new regulations to force farmers to meet the goals? Will the landowner have a choice of how to best use his property? Will the landowner be forced to “enhance surrounding environmental conditions” and be responsible for “biodiversity”? Are lawmakers being influenced by lobbyists to adopt United Nations Agenda 21? Does Governor Deal know that he signed United Nations Agenda 21 policy in Georgia law? Will Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black, knowingly implement United Nations policy? Why did Governor Deal travel to Europe for two weeks in May to learn about Public Private Partnerships, a major component of Agenda 21? What role does the Chamber of Commerce, an official NGO of the United Nations, play in promoting Agenda 21 policy in Georgia? Will Georgians call for the repeal of HB 225?]

Compare the wording of HB 225 with the language of the founding documents of Agenda 21:

The term "sustainable development" entered the vocabulary during the 1990's and has virtually permeated every facet of American life. The term was first defined in the United Nations 1987 report of the World Commission on Environment & Development called "Our Common Future". The Commission was chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland who was also Vice-Chair of the World Socialist Party.

Our Common Future defines sustainable development to be:

"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."  (compare this with HB 225 wording)

The ratification of the Biodiversity Treaty, Agenda 21, was never voted on by the US Senate, after Dr. Michael Coffman presented this map of the proposed development of the "wildlands" under Agenda 21 in the United States. However, Agenda 21 policy is being imposed on Americans through “soft law” regulations tied to federal grants from EPA, HUD, FEMA, DOT, USDA, etc.

It is chilling to note that exactly one month after Governor Deal signed HB 225, President Obama issued an executive order to “enhance Federal engagement with rural communities.” See full text below, and read commentary here: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/does-the-new-white-house-rural-council-uns-agenda-21/. The stimulus bill earmarked “$6.9 billion in discretionary appropriations for rural development activities.”  Will this throw-around-money be used to socialize rural America, and get ALL Americans jumping through federal grant money hoops? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juUVKKBw-k    Fox News report

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqoU9l0PVdE&NR=1  C-Span report

 

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

June 09, 2011

Executive Order - Establishment of the White House Rural Council

     By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to enhance Federal engagement with rural communities, it is hereby ordered as follows:
     
     Section 1. Policy. Sixteen percent of the American population lives in rural counties. Strong, sustainable rural communities are essential to winning the future and ensuring American competitiveness in the years ahead. These communities supply our food, fiber, and energy, safeguard our natural resources, and are essential in the development of science and innovation. Though rural communities face numerous challenges, they also present enormous economic potential. The Federal Government has an important role to play in order to expand access to the capital necessary for economic growth, promote innovation, improve access to health care and education, and expand outdoor recreational activities on public lands.
     
     To enhance the Federal Government's efforts to address the needs of rural America, this order establishes a council to better coordinate Federal programs and maximize the impact of Federal investment to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in our rural communities.
     
     Sec. 2. Establishment. There is established a White House Rural Council (Council).
     
     Sec. 3. Membership. (a) The Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as the Chair of the Council, which shall also include the heads of the following executive branch departments, agencies, and offices:
     
           (1) the Department of the Treasury;
        
           (2) the Department of Defense;
        
           (3) the Department of Justice;
        
           (4) the Department of the Interior;
        
           (5) the Department of Commerce;
        
           (6) the Department of Labor;
        
           (7) the Department of Health and Human Services;
        
           (8) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;
        
           (9) the Department of Transportation;
        
           (10) the Department of Energy;
        
           (11) the Department of Education;
        
           (12) the Department of Veterans Affairs;
        
           (13) the Department of Homeland Security;
        
           (14) the Environmental Protection Agency;
        
           (15) the Federal Communications Commission;
        
           (16) the Office of Management and Budget;
        
           (17) the Office of Science and Technology Policy;
        
           (18) the Office of National Drug Control Policy;
        
           (19) the Council of Economic Advisers;
        
           (20) the Domestic Policy Council;
        
           (21) the National Economic Council;
        
           (22) the Small Business Administration;
        
           (23) the Council on Environmental Quality;
        
           (24) the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs;
        
           (25) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs; and such other executive branch departments, agencies, and offices as the President or the Secretary of Agriculture may, from time to time, designate.
        
     (b) A member of the Council may designate, to perform the Council functions of the member, a senior-level official who is part of the member's department, agency, or office, and who is a full-time officer or employee of the Federal Government.
     
     (c) The Department of Agriculture shall provide funding and administrative support for the Council to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.
     
     (d) The Council shall coordinate its policy development through the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council.
     
     Sec. 4. Mission and Function of the Council. The Council shall work across executive departments, agencies, and offices to coordinate development of policy recommendations to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural America, and shall coordinate my Administration's engagement with rural communities. The Council shall:
     
     (a) make recommendations to the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and the Director of the National Economic Council, on streamlining and leveraging Federal investments in rural areas, where appropriate, to increase the impact of Federal dollars and create economic opportunities to improve the quality of life in rural America;
     
     (b) coordinate and increase the effectiveness of Federal engagement with rural stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, small businesses, education and training institutions, health-care providers, telecommunications services providers, research and land grant institutions, law enforcement, State, local, and tribal governments, and nongovernmental organizations regarding the needs of rural America;
     
     (c) coordinate Federal efforts directed toward the growth and development of geographic regions that encompass both urban and rural areas; and
     
     (d) identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development, outdoor recreation, and other conservation related activities.
     
     Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) The heads of executive departments and agencies shall assist and provide information to the Council, consistent with applicable law, as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Council. Each executive department and agency shall bear its own expense for participating in the Council.
     
     (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
     
          (i) authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or
        
          (ii) functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
        
     (c) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
     
     (d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
      June 9, 2011.

Rural

Progress

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included broad support for rural communities.

1. •The Recovery Act provides USDA with a total of $27.6 billion, most of which will fund increased benefits to low income families through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ($20 billion);
   

2. •The Act also provides $6.9 billion in discretionary appropriations for rural development activities such as construction and renovation of rural water and wastewater systems, low income housing loans, broadband infrastructure in rural areas, rural business programs, and construction of Forest Service facilities;
   

3. •The Act provides $800 million for biofuels research and development, loan guarantees for renewable power projects, including biomass facilities, and extends tax credits for biomass-based electricity for three additional years; and,
   

4. •The Act provides $700 million in mandatory farm disaster assistance.
   

Guiding Principles

President Obama believes in nurturing strong, robust, and vibrant rural communities. These communities also safeguard our environmental heritage, supply our food, and play a growing role in science and innovation. Today, rural communities face numerous challenges but also enormous economic opportunities. President Obama believes that together we can ensure a bright future for rural America. He will work to help family farmers and rural small businesses find profitability in the marketplace and success in the global economy.

Support Strong Farm and Rural Economic Development

The President believes farm programs should target family farmers and provide the stability and predictability they need. President Obama believes that American farmers should have protection from market disruptions and weather disasters. At the same time, farm program effectiveness should be improved through restrictions on commodity payments to wealthy farmers. The President also supports the implementation of a commodity program payment limit, which will help ensure that payments are made only to those that most need them.

The President supports rural development programs including microentrepreneur assistance, rural cooperative development grants, value-added producer grants, grants to minority producers, and cooperative research agreements.

Develop Rural Broadband Services

Modern technology is critical to the expansion of business, education, and health care opportunities in rural areas and the competitiveness of the nation’s small towns and rural communities. President Obama supports a comprehensive plan and substantial investments in the expansion of rural broadband so that all areas of the country have access to the tools for fair competition in a 21st century economy.

Promote Rural America’s Leadership in Developing Renewable Energy

America’s farmers have been on the forefront of the renewable fuels movement. The President has been a strong proponent for increasing the national supply of home-grown American renewable fuels as an alternative to foreign sources of oil. The President will ensure that the Nation’s rural areas continue their leadership in this arena by supporting additional loans and grants to develop domestic renewable fuels. His efforts will position rural America to produce and refine more American biofuels, provide more renewable power than ever before, and create thousands of new jobs across the country.

Do your own research.

Websites:
Bear Witness Central, Website
Sovereignty.net, Website
Tea Party Solutions. Website
Democrats Against Agenda 21, Website

www.takingliberty.us/TLHome.html

Articles:
AGENDA 21 in One Easy Lesson, Tom DeWeese, Article
"Artificial Paradise, Inc." - Article in Canada Free Press
"Coming to a Neighborhood Near You" - Article in American Thinker
http://blogs.forbes.com/larrybell/2011/06/14/the-u-n-s-earth-summit-has-its-head-in-the-clouds/2/

Videos:
"Agenda 21 for Dummies" - video
"Agenda 21 Alert; Public-Private Partnerships" Part 1 of 2, Video
"Agenda 21" - Michael Shaw, Video

Inside the Beast:  "Their Websites and Sources"
Cool Cities - Pro-Global Warming Website
U.N. Division for Sustainable Development - Website