HR249: HR249 Splash Festivals; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It recognizes Splash Festivals, a company founded by Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn in 2009, for organizing art events across Georgia including the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, the Acworth Art Fest, the Chamblee Art Fest, the Dunwoody Art Festival, the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, the Norcross Art Splash Festival, and the Johns Creek Arts Festival. The resolution highlights the Norcross Art Splash Festival specifically, noting it began in 2004, draws large crowds, supports local businesses, and relies on more than 100 volunteers. It also notes the company's cooperation with the City of Norcross and its police department. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to give a copy of the honor to Splash Festivals.

• Formally commends Splash Festivals for organizing art festivals across several Georgia cities.
• States the House's recognition of the Norcross Art Splash Festival's economic and community impact in downtown Norcross.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Splash Festivals.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.

The resolution directly names Splash Festivals and its founders, Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn, along with the City of Norcross and its police department, which partners with the company on festival safety and logistics.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is a formal record of appreciation that the company can display, with no change to any Georgian's rights, obligations, or taxes.

• The whereas clauses describe Splash Festivals' history since 2009 and list the festivals it has produced across Georgia cities.
• The resolution specifically praises the Norcross Art Splash Festival, noting it began in 2004 and relies on more than 100 volunteers.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Splash Festivals and wish it continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Splash Festivals.

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• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)

• ceremonial resolution
• arts festivals
• Norcross
• Georgia House of Representatives