SR383: SR383 City of Thomasville Day; recognize March 27, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol, citing the city's founding in 1825, its namesake General Jett Thomas, and notable residents connected to it, including Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper and General Lloyd Austin. The resolution also notes the city's history as a winter resort destination and its identity as 'The Rose City,' home to the annual Rose Festival. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution mainly affects the City of Thomasville and its residents, who receive symbolic recognition, along with the Georgia Senate and its Secretary, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides official state recognition of Thomasville's history and notable residents, which can be used for local pride, tourism promotion, or ceremonial purposes at the capitol.

• The resolution text recites Thomasville's founding in 1825 as the county seat of Thomas County.
• It notes the city's connection to General Jett Thomas and other historical figures such as Henry Ossian Flipper and Lloyd Austin.
• The resolving clause formally designates March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-11Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)

• City of Thomasville
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• local history