HR 1079: Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a group created in 1978 by executive order of Governor George Busbee. The resolution recites the foundation's history and its network of nearly 70 local affiliates, along with statistics on litter reduction, Christmas tree recycling, community grants, and volunteer participation. The operative part of the resolution is short: the House commends the foundation and formally recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the foundation. The resolution does not create new law, spend money, or impose any requirements; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation for its litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the foundation.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly affects the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its nearly 70 local affiliates statewide, and symbolically touches Georgia communities and volunteers who participate in its litter prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.

The resolution does not change any law or provide funding; its practical effect is a public statement of appreciation. It gives the foundation formal recognition at the capitol, which can be used to highlight its volunteer and environmental programs to the public and lawmakers.

• The whereas clauses describe the foundation's 1978 creation, its statewide affiliate network, and program results such as litter reduction and tree recycling figures.
• The resolving clause commends the foundation and recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the foundation.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• environmental cleanup
• recycling
• litter prevention
• state recognition day
• community beautification