SR324: SR324 Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; honor

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes the long diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, the historic Royal Danish Consulate in Georgia, and Denmark's role as a NATO ally. The resolution notes that Danish companies support thousands of jobs in Georgia and that the state ranks highly among U.S. states in exports to Denmark. It states the Senate's desire to encourage more cooperation between Georgia and Denmark in areas like trade, education, medicine, and agriculture, and it formally commends Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to send Smith a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors the Kingdom of Denmark and commends Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's intent to promote economic development, trade, scientific research, education, medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and financial technology cooperation between Georgia and Denmark.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Honorary Consul Smith.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names the Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith. It also touches Danish companies operating in Georgia and the Georgia Senate, which formally adopts the statement.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, tax, or program. Its practical effect is limited to a formal record of goodwill from the Georgia Senate and a delivered copy of the document to Honorary Consul Smith.

• Recites the history of U.S.-Denmark diplomatic relations since 1801 and the Royal Danish Consulate established in Georgia in 1802.
• Cites economic ties, noting over 4,200 Georgia jobs tied to more than 60 Danish companies and Georgia's rank as sixth among states in exports to Denmark.
• The resolving clause has the Senate honor Denmark, express support for expanded cooperation in several named fields, and commend Christopher N. Smith.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Smith.

1. 2025-03-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)

• Georgia Senate resolution
• Denmark relations
• economic development
• international trade