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title: HR 1120. YKK AP America, Inc.; significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; commend
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1120
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-01-28
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Tangie Herring
  - Dale Washburn
  - Robert Flournoy
  - Anissa Jones
  - Miriam Paris
  - James Hatchett
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  - economic development
  - manufacturing
  - Macon-Bibb County
  - commendation resolution
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# HR 1120. YKK AP America, Inc.; significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1120
By: Representatives Herring of the 145th, Washburn of the 144th, Flournoy of the 74th, Jones
of the 143rd, Paris of the 142nd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the efforts of YKK AP America Inc. for their significant contributions to
economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, YKK AP America Inc. has made significant strides in driving economic
development in Middle Georgia, boasting over 50 years of successful business development
within the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, exemplifying a steadfast dedication to employee welfare, YKK in Macon
achieved the monumental milestone of one million man-hours without a lost-time incident
in 2024, marking a significant triumph in operational safety and risk management for Bibb
County; and
WHEREAS, demonstrating a profound commitment to the region, 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; and
WHEREAS, YKK AP America Inc. continues to lead the charge on manufacturing
innovation in Middle Georgia through its high-efficiency production lines and the
implementation of cutting-edge automotive technologies designed to increase productivity
and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the company's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship was
recognized on the national stage when YKK AP America was selected for the United States
Patent and Trademark Office's Trademarks for Humanity Award in November 2024; and
WHEREAS, YKK AP America Inc. remains a vital bridge between Macon-Bibb County and
the global community, most recently demonstrated in October 2025 when Mayor Lester
Miller and a Macon-Bibb delegation visited Kurobe, Japan, home of YKK, to reaffirm the
nearly 50-year Sister City relationship and strengthen cultural and economic ties; and
WHEREAS, the company continues to demonstrate its strength and vision from its Georgia
headquarters, further expanding its global footprint with the strategic acquisition of German
manufacturer Seufert-Niklaus GmbH in September 2025; and
WHEREAS, YKK AP America Inc. has fostered strong ties to the Macon-Bibb community
by participating in the Mercer University Corporate Partners Program and consistently
engaging with local leadership to build a prosperous future for the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend YKK AP America Inc. for its exemplary efforts in
driving economic growth, attracting substantial investments, and fostering collaborative
relationships that benefit the entire community as well as recognize President and CEO
Oliver Stepe, Residential Business Group President Josh Jensen, and the leadership and staff
of YKK AP America Inc. for their dedication, vision, and effective execution of strategies
that have positioned Macon-Bibb County as a premier destination for business and industry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to YKK
AP America Inc.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally commends YKK AP America Inc. for its economic development, manufacturing investment, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Tangie Herring, Dale Washburn, Robert Flournoy, Anissa Jones, Miriam Paris, James Hatchett
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72540

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1120.md?full=1