Georgia CommonsHR 1120: YKK AP America, Inc.; significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; commend
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends YKK AP America Inc. for its economic development, manufacturing investment, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors YKK AP America Inc., a manufacturing company with over 50 years of business history in Georgia, for its work in Middle Georgia, particularly Macon-Bibb County. The resolution cites the company's safety record, a $125 million, 400,000-square-foot residential manufacturing facility that created over 100 jobs, a national sustainability award, an international acquisition, and ties to Mercer University and Macon-Bibb's Sister City relationship with Kurobe, Japan. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends YKK AP America Inc. for economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia.
- Recognizes specific company achievements, including a $125 million Macon manufacturing facility and over 100 new jobs.
- Names and praises company leaders, including President and CEO Oliver Stepe and Residential Business Group President Josh Jensen.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company.
Who it affects
YKK AP America Inc. and its leadership and staff, along with the Macon-Bibb County community, are directly named in the resolution. It has no binding legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight; it does not create funding, requirements, or legal changes. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of a company's investment and job creation in Middle Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount YKK AP America's history, safety milestones, the $125 million Macon facility, and its national sustainability award.
- The resolving clause formally commends the company and specifically recognizes CEO Oliver Stepe and Residential Business Group President Josh Jensen.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the company.
From the bill
“the company successfully opened its new 400,000-square-foot residential manufacturing facility in Macon, representing a massive investment of $125 million in Bibb County and creating more than 100 new jobs for local citizens”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
Topics
- economic development
- manufacturing
- Macon-Bibb County
- commendation resolution