Georgia CommonsHR175: HR175 Latino Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2025; recognize
Last action February 5, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 5, 2025 as Latino Day at the state capitol, honoring the contributions of Georgia's Latino community.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 5, 2025 as Latino Day at the state capitol. It states that more than one million people of Latin American heritage live in Georgia and describes their role in the state's workforce, economy, culture, and civic life, citing examples like carpet manufacturing in Whitfield County, poultry processing in Hall County, agriculture in South Georgia, and contributions in the military, business, and higher education. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply has the House formally recognize the day and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes February 5, 2025 as Latino Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any new requirement on any person or agency.
Who it affects
The resolution most directly concerns Georgia's Latino community, whose contributions to the workforce, economy, culture, and civic life it recognizes. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal statement by the House recognizing the Latino community's role in Georgia on a designated day.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Georgia's Latino population, estimated at more than one million people, and their role in the workforce, voting, education, and community life.
- The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes February 5, 2025 as Latino Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 5, 2025, as Latino Day at the state capitol.”
“Latino men participate in the workforce in Georgia at higher ra tes than any other6 demographic group, Latinas turn out to vote at higher rates than the national average”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
- Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- Latino community
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia culture
- commemorative resolution