SR401: SR401 Clayton County; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It highlights facts about Clayton County, including its location near Atlanta, its founding in 1858, its status as home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, its parks system, Clayton State University, and Clayton County Public Schools, along with its economy. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends Clayton County, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, and it has no enforcement mechanism or funding attached.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Clayton County as a whole.
• Recites factual background about Clayton County, including its population rank, founding year, airport, parks, university, and school system.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

This resolution primarily affects Clayton County as a symbolic honoree. It has no direct legal effect on residents, businesses, schools, or government agencies, since it does not alter any statute or program.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, spend any money, or impose any new rule. Its main effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the Senate that gets distributed to the press and public.

• The whereas clauses describe Clayton County's population rank, 1858 founding, and naming after Augustin Smith Clayton.
• The whereas clauses note Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton Parks' 25-plus parks, Clayton State University's degree programs, and Clayton County Public Schools' size.
• The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends Clayton County.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2025-03-20Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• Clayton County
• legislative honors
• Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
• Georgia Senate resolutions