HR214: HR214 Americus-Sumter County; Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recounts the history of Sumter County and the City of Americus, including their founding in the early 1830s, their agricultural output, local colleges, the origins of Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, and the community's ties to former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, both of Plains, Georgia. The resolution formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its contributions to Georgia and designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Commends Americus-Sumter County for its historical and economic contributions to Georgia.
• Formally designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic honorary resolution.

This resolution mainly affects residents and local officials of Americus and Sumter County, who receive formal recognition, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

While it carries no legal or financial effect, the resolution gives Americus-Sumter County an official day of recognition at the state capitol, publicly highlighting its history, industries, and connection to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.

• The whereas clauses recount Sumter County's founding in 1831 and the City of Americus's founding in 1832.
• The resolution notes Americus-Sumter County's agricultural role and its higher education institutions, South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University.
• The resolving clause designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)Primary sponsor
• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)

• Americus-Sumter County
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia history
• Jimmy Carter
• Habitat for Humanity