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title: HR 1126. Zirpoli, Ron; commend
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1126
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:
  - Park Cannon
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# HR 1126. Zirpoli, Ron; commend

## Text

House Resolution 1126
By: Representative Cannon of the 58th
A RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating Ron Zirpoli; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ron Zirpoli will be celebrating his 75th birthday on January 24, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in the past 75 years, he has traveled to no fewer than 83 countries, including
New Guinea, Iran, North Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uganda, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Fiji, Nepal,
China, Japan, Cuba, the USSR, India, Bangladesh, Jordan, Gaza, Eqypt, Tanzania,
Venezuela, chile, Nigeria, El Salvador, Tibet, Kenya, Turkey, Indonesia, Pakistan, and New
Zealand among many others; and
WHEREAS, through his travels Ron Zirpoli has had the privilege to obtain a vast cultural
understanding and global awareness as well as work as a travel photographer documenting
human rights violations, civil wars, and natural wonders of the world, including Everest Base
Camp; and
WHEREAS, he has steadfastly supported and advocated for numerous political campaigns,
lending his voice, resources, and remarkable leadership abilities to members of state and
national congress, mayors, city council members, and presidential candidates across the
United States; and
WHEREAS, in the state of Georgia Ron Zirpoli was involved in the campaigns of Atlanta
Mayor Shirley Franklin; the first black Mayor of Macon, Jack Ellis; Atlanta Mayor Andrew
Young; several Atlanta City Council Members; and Georgia Representative Park Cannon;
and
WHEREAS, in addition to supporting political campaigns, Ron Zirpoli has tirelessly helped
to organize countless community events, built coalitions, participated in grassroots
organizations, protested, photographed, and strengthened community engagement across
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, the state of Georgia, and abroad; and
WHEREAS, he has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of his lifetime
and we salute his contribution to its progress by his own hard work and good citizenship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Ron Zirpoli, congratulate him on the
remarkable occasion of his 75th birthday, and extend their most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
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 Ron
Zirpoli.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Ron Zirpoli of Atlanta on his 75th birthday, recognizing his decades of travel, photography, and political and community organizing work.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Ron Zirpoli, who turns 75 on January 24, 2026, for his extensive world travels to more than 83 countries and his work as a travel photographer documenting human rights issues and natural landmarks.
The resolution also highlights his long history of supporting political campaigns, including those of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Macon Mayor Jack Ellis, Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, and Georgia Representative Park Cannon, as well as his community organizing work in Georgia and other cities. The House formally congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him a copy of the resolution.

### What it does

- Formally commends and congratulates Ron Zirpoli on his 75th birthday on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites his travel history to more than 83 countries and his work as a travel photographer documenting human rights issues.
- Recognizes his support for political campaigns in Georgia, including those of Atlanta and Macon mayors and a state representative.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Ron Zirpoli.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Ron Zirpoli. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the document.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, serving as a formal, public acknowledgment by the state legislature of one person's personal and civic contributions.

### Key provisions

- The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Ron Zirpoli and congratulates him on his 75th birthday.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Ron Zirpoli.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Park Cannon
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72546

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