SR85: SR85 Americus-Sumter County Day; recognize February 19, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends Americus-Sumter County for its history and contributions to Georgia, citing its founding in the early 1830s, its aviation history including Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight, the founding of Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, its colleges, its agricultural production, and its connection to former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, both from Plains. The resolution formally designates February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.

• Formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its historical and economic contributions to Georgia.
• Designates February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This mainly affects residents and officials of Americus and Sumter County, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate, and the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Americus-Sumter County a formal day of recognition at the state capitol, which can be used for local pride, tourism promotion, or civic events, but it does not change any law, funding, or program.

• The whereas clauses recount Sumter County's founding in 1831 and the City of Americus's founding in 1832 as the county seat.
• The whereas clauses note historical facts such as Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight and the founding of Habitat for Humanity International in Americus.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Americus-Sumter County and designate February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-02-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)Primary sponsor
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)

• Americus-Sumter County
• Georgia Senate resolution
• local recognition day
• Jimmy Carter
• Habitat for Humanity