A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Baldwin Elementary School on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; and for other purposes.
This resolution honors Ron Shipman, a former Georgia Power executive and Macon Water Authority leader, for his decades of service to Georgia communities. It recognizes his career spanning nearly 40 years in utility leadership, economic development, and public service, including his role as Macon Water Authority's first African American leader. The resolution formally commemorates his contributions without enacting any policy changes or affecting specific laws. It serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives to Shipman's legacy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1332), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Edna Branch Jackson for her lifetime of public service to Georgia. The resolution highlights her civil rights activism (including participation in Savannah sit-ins and the 1963 March on Washington), her 30-year career at Savannah State University, her 2011 historic election as Savannah's first African-American female mayor, and numerous community honors. The House of Representatives passed the resolution to "extend the most sincere best wishes" to Jackson, with a copy to be delivered to her. No policy changes or affected parties beyond symbolic recognition are involved.
This resolution recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month in Macon-Bibb County, encouraging residents to support heart health awareness. It specifically highlights cardiovascular disease as a leading health threat for women, particularly African American women, and acknowledges partnerships with women-led organizations and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition to promote education about heart disease and support community health efforts, with no new funding or regulatory changes.
A RESOLUTION commending F. DuBois Bowman on his inauguration as the 13th President of Morehouse College and recognizing February 11, 2026, as F. DuBois Bowman Day; and for other purposes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 747) recognizing Wayne Collins, a Morrow City Council member and U.S. Army veteran. It formally commends his 22-year military service (including units in Georgia, Germany, Korea, and Kuwait), his community leadership roles (such as Morrow Planning and Zoning Board Chairman and Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander), and his volunteer work. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal written commendation. It was adopted by the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026.
HR 1344 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as the start of the Lunar New Year in Georgia. It acknowledges the contributions of Georgia's nearly 500,000 Asian and Pacific Islander American residents (representing 4% of the state's population) and specifically highlights Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities who celebrate this holiday. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026, formally encourages state legislators and the public to join in celebrating the Lunar New Year. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding policy changes, aiming to affirm Georgia's cultural diversity.
This resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Self-Direction Day" to raise awareness about self-direction in home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities. It does not create new policies or change existing programs, but instead recognizes the self-direction model where individuals control their own care services and support choices. The resolution highlights Georgia's use of self-direction in five HCBS waiver programs, emphasizing its benefits like improved quality of life, reduced costs, and greater independence. It is purely ceremonial, intended to honor the concept through public recognition on the designated date.
This resolution (SR 749) formally recognizes March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the Georgia state capitol. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its significant economic contributions, including producing 51% of U.S. peanuts in 2025, supporting over 150,000 jobs, and contributing an estimated $2 billion to Georgia's economy. The resolution has no binding policy requirements or financial obligations - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly honors Georgia's peanut farmers, processors, and related businesses that form a major part of the state's agricultural sector. The Senate adopted the resolution on February 11, 2026.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize journalist Brian Goldstone. It commends him for his work documenting homelessness and housing insecurity in Atlanta, particularly through his book *There Is No Place for Us*, which highlights the "working homeless" crisis and systemic issues like gentrification and lack of tenant rights. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors his journalism and reporting on housing issues affecting DeKalb County residents. It was adopted unanimously on February 11, 2026.
A RESOLUTION honoring the life, service, and historic legacy of John Raymond Terry, retired Superintendent of Talbot County and the first African American Chief Probate Judge of Talbot County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
This resolution designates February 24, 2026, as "ERA Day" in Georgia to honor the history of women's rights advocacy, including suffrage and ongoing equality efforts. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it formally recognizes this date through a symbolic resolution by the Georgia House of Representatives. The bill directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal or policy impact beyond raising awareness of women's equality work.
