HR316: HR316 Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes February 10, 2025 as Effingham County Day at the capitol, an annual event sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority that brings county leaders to the State Capitol to meet with legislators. The resolution praises Effingham County's growth, its partnerships with schools and Savannah Technical College, its health system, and the work of local legislators including Speaker Jon Burns, Senator Billy Hickman, and Representative Bill Hitchens. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Susan Kraut, CEO of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.

• Formally designates February 10, 2025 as Effingham County Day at the capitol in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Commends the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the county and the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the chamber's CEO, Susan Kraut.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution primarily affects the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and its leadership, including CEO Susan Kraut and Chair Kim Iler, as well as Effingham County government and the legislators who represent the area.

The resolution has no legal effect and creates no obligations beyond a ceremonial recognition and a courtesy copy sent to the chamber. Its main significance is symbolic, marking an annual event connecting Effingham County leaders with state lawmakers.

• The whereas clauses describe Effingham County's geography, municipalities, economic partnerships, and health system.
• The resolution notes the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1986 to support businesses and attract industry.
• It credits Speaker Jon Burns, Senator Billy Hickman, and Representative Bill Hitchens with advancing the county's legislative priorities.
• The resolving clause recognizes February 10, 2025 as Effingham County Day at the capitol and commends the chamber.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Susan Kraut, CEO of the chamber.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)

• Effingham County
• ceremonial resolution
• chamber of commerce
• Georgia legislature