SR417: SR417 Dutch Day; recognize March 3, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It declares March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the state capitol, citing the Dutch community's role in Georgia's cultural, social, and economic development. The resolution encourages all Georgians to take part in activities celebrating Dutch heritage and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. It does not create any program, spend any state funding, or impose any requirement on individuals or agencies.

• Formally recognizes March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in activities celebrating Dutch heritage and culture.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

The resolution primarily affects the Dutch community in Georgia, whose heritage it recognizes, and the general public and press, who may receive copies of the resolution through the Secretary of the Senate.

The resolution carries symbolic significance by publicly acknowledging the Dutch community's presence and contributions in Georgia, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations, so its practical effect is limited to recognition and encouragement of cultural events.

• The resolution's whereas clauses state the rationale: Dutch cultural diversity and contributions to Georgia's development.
• The operative resolving clause recognizes March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the state capitol and encourages citizen participation.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

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

• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)Primary sponsor

• Dutch Day
• cultural heritage
• state capitol
• Georgia Senate resolution