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This resolution honors the 90th anniversary of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, a historic Art Deco movie palace located in Marietta, Georgia, that first opened on September 24, 1935. The resolution highlights the theatre's evolution from a grand cinema with 1,000 seats to a restored cultural landmark that serves as a community gathering place, offering live performances, classic films, and special events. It recognizes the critical role of the "Friends of the Strand" and donors who supported the theatre's restoration in 2009, and emphasizes its ongoing significance as an educational partner, economic driver, and cultural cornerstone of Marietta. The House of Representatives formally honors the theatre's 90-year legacy, extends gratitude to its board, staff, volunteers, and supporters, and encourages Georgians to celebrate and preserve its historical importance. Additionally, the resolution directs the House Clerk to provide an official copy of the resolution to the Strand Theatre, symbolically acknowledging its contributions to the state's artistic and civic life.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72041