HR422: HR422 DeKalb Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law; it is a ceremonial statement praising DeKalb County's history since its founding in 1822, its universities and hospitals, its diversity, its economy, and its county government leadership. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press, which is the only concrete action it requires.

• Formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol in a ceremonial House resolution.
• Highlights DeKalb County's institutions, including Emory University, the CDC, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, without creating any new legal obligations for them.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution mainly affects DeKalb County's government and residents symbolically, along with institutions it names such as Emory University, the CDC, and Grady Hospital. It has no direct legal or financial effect on individuals, businesses, or agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it carries no enforceable requirements or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a public recognition of DeKalb County's history and leadership, distributed by the House Clerk to the public and press.

• The whereas clauses describe DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size, location, and role as a hub for education, healthcare, and commerce.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's history and diversity.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-26House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-26House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-26House Hopper (House)

• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Regina Lewis-Ward (D, HD-115)
• Saira Draper (D, HD-090)
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)

• DeKalb County
• state capitol recognition
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives