HR58: HR58 Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol, marking the occasion in honor of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. The resolution recounts the chamber's history since 1947, its membership numbers, national accreditation, awards, and current leadership. It then formally resolves that House members recognize the chamber and wish it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the chamber for its records.

• Formally designates January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the continued growth and success of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chamber.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and its leadership, including its president and CEO and other officers. It has no binding effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond this recognition.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to a public acknowledgment from the state legislature, giving the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce a formal record of recognition for its role supporting Gwinnett County businesses.

• The whereas clauses describe the chamber's founding in 1947, its membership of over 2,000 and representation of more than 22,000 businesses in Gwinnett County.
• The resolution notes the chamber's five-star U.S. Chamber of Commerce accreditation and its 2023 'Chamber of the Year' award.
• The resolving clause designates January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and wishes the chamber continued success.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

1. 2025-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)Primary sponsor
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

• Gwinnett County
• chamber of commerce
• ceremonial resolution
• economic development