HR451: HR451 Caterpillar Inc.; 100th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Caterpillar Inc., the heavy equipment manufacturer, on the 100th anniversary of its founding on April 15, 1925 by Benjamin Holt and C.L. Best. The resolution recounts the company's growth from track-type tractor technology into a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, turbines, and locomotives. It notes Caterpillar's headquarters in Irving, Texas, and its facilities in Georgia supporting jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson. The House formally congratulates and commends the company and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Caterpillar Inc.

• Formally congratulates Caterpillar Inc. on the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1925.
• Commends the company's history, industry achievements, and contributions to manufacturing and technology.
• Notes Caterpillar's facilities in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson, Georgia and the jobs they support.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Caterpillar Inc.

This mainly affects Caterpillar Inc. as a symbolic honoree. It also touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy, and indirectly acknowledges Caterpillar employees at the company's Georgia facilities in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law, taxes, or funding. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment of Caterpillar's business presence and job creation in several Georgia communities.

• The whereas clauses describe Caterpillar's founding on April 15, 1925 and its growth into a global equipment and engine manufacturer.
• The whereas clauses identify Caterpillar's Georgia operations supporting jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson.
• The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Caterpillar Inc. and extend best wishes for its continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Caterpillar Inc.

1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)

• Caterpillar Inc.
• economic development
• manufacturing jobs
• legislative honors