HR281: HR281 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the circus company behind The Greatest Show On Earth, ahead of a series of performances in the Atlanta area scheduled for February 14-17 and 21-23. The resolution praises the production's history, describing it as over 150 years old, and highlights details like 75 performers from 18 nationalities performing more than 50 circus acts. The House resolves to commend the circus and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the company.

• Formally recognizes and commends Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• States findings about the circus's history and the details of its upcoming Atlanta-area performances in February.
• Extends best wishes for successful shows in Georgia from the House to the circus company.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the circus.

The resolution directly names Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy. It has no regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.

This resolution is symbolic and does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its main real-world effect is a formal, printed commendation given to the circus company to mark its performances in the Atlanta area.

• Whereas clauses describe the circus's 150-plus year history and details of its February performances in the Atlanta area.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the circus and wish it success in Georgia.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the circus.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
• Atlanta entertainment
• Georgia House of Representatives