SR256: SR256 State Restaurant Day; recognize February 26, 2025

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It commends the restaurant industry in Georgia, citing figures such as more than 23,000 food and drink establishments, over $30.1 billion in annual economic activity, and more than 500,000 jobs statewide. The resolution recognizes February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Georgia Restaurant Association. The resolution does not create funding, penalties, or ongoing legal requirements; it is a formal statement of recognition and appreciation.

• Formally commends Georgia's restaurant industry as important to the state's economic vitality.
• Designates February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Georgia Restaurant Association.
• Cites statistics about the industry's size, revenue, and employment without creating any new legal rule.

The resolution mainly touches the Georgia Restaurant Association and the restaurant industry it represents, including independently owned restaurants and national restaurant brands headquartered in Georgia. It has no direct legal effect on the public, workers, or other businesses.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: public recognition of the restaurant industry's economic role and a ceremonial day at the state capitol.

• The whereas clauses describe the restaurant industry's economic footprint in Georgia, including jobs, revenue, and business ownership figures, as background for the resolution.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend the restaurant industry and formally recognize February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.

1. 2025-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)

• restaurant industry
• state capitol recognition
• small business
• Georgia economy