SR119: SR119 Monroe County Day; recognize February 6, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol, citing the county's founding in 1821, its size and population, local attractions like High Falls State Park and Lake Juliette, and the work of the Monroe County Commission and Chamber of Commerce. The resolution also highlights Leadership Monroe, a community leadership program started in 2001, and its 2025 class's fundraising and volunteering for Monroe County Special Olympics. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce as a keepsake of the honor.

• Designates February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Formally expresses the Senate's recognition of Monroe County's history, government, and community organizations.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a ceremonial resolution.

This resolution primarily affects Monroe County, Georgia, its county commission, its Chamber of Commerce, and residents involved in the Leadership Monroe program, who receive formal recognition from the state Senate.

While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives Monroe County official recognition from the Georgia Senate, which can be used for community pride, promotional purposes, or local ceremonies marking the designated day.

• The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Monroe County's 1821 founding, its size of 395 square miles, and population of over 27,000.
• It notes local attractions including the Chattahoochee National Forest, High Falls State Park, and Lake Juliette.
• It commends the Monroe County Commission and Chamber of Commerce for local governance and economic development efforts.
• It describes Leadership Monroe, a leadership program established in 2001, and its 2025 class's fundraising for Special Olympics.
• The resolving clause formally designates February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.

1. 2025-02-05Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-04Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor

• Monroe County
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia Senate resolution
• community leadership