HR56: HR56 Bryan Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It designates January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol, a symbolic day to celebrate Bryan County, Georgia, its history, and its recent growth. The resolution recounts facts about Bryan County: its founding in 1793, its location near Savannah, its relationship with the Fort Stewart army base, its two main cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, and its status as Georgia's fastest-growing county between 2010 and 2020. It credits the county's public school system and its Chamber of Commerce for the county's development. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.

• Formally designates January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol in recognition of Bryan County.
• Recites historical and demographic facts about Bryan County, including its founding date and population growth.
• Credits the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Bryan County for community and economic development efforts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily affects Bryan County, Georgia, including its Chamber of Commerce, Development Authority, and the cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians statewide; it is a symbolic honor for Bryan County. It matters mainly to residents and officials of Bryan County as public recognition of their community's history and growth, not as a change to any law.

• The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) details Bryan County's 1793 founding, its proximity to Fort Stewart, and its two main cities, Pembroke and Richmond Hill.
• States that Bryan County was Georgia's fastest-growing county after the last census, with a 48 percent population increase from 2010 to 2020.
• Resolves that the House of Representatives recognizes January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

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

• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• Bryan County
• ceremonial resolution
• state capitol recognition
• local government