HR876: HR876 American History Month; July 2025; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives declares July 2025 as American History Month. It points to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, quotes John Adams on the significance of that month, and notes that four Founding Fathers (John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe) died in July. The resolution formally recognizes the month and encourages all Georgia residents to be lifelong learners about the legacy of important American historical figures. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. It does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

• Formally recognizes July 2025 as American History Month through a House resolution.
• Encourages Georgia residents to learn about the history and legacy of the nation's founding figures.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself, since it is a symbolic statement rather than a law. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and distribute copies, and it addresses all Georgia residents by encouraging them to learn American history.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill that changes law, it does not create any new requirement, funding, or penalty. Its main practical effect is a public statement encouraging Georgians to reflect on and study the country's founding history during July 2025.

• The whereas clauses cite the Declaration of Independence signed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and a quote from John Adams about the significance of that month.
• The whereas clauses note that Founding Fathers John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died in July.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes July 2025 as American History Month and encourages residents to learn about American historical figures.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)Primary sponsor
• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)

• American history
• commemorative resolutions
• Founding Fathers
• Georgia House of Representatives