Georgia CommonsHR 1134: Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day at the state capitol, congratulating the City of Tucker on its 10th anniversary as an incorporated city.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It commemorates the City of Tucker's founding, noting that voters approved incorporation on November 3, 2015 with 73 percent support, and that the city's first mayor and council took office in March 2016. The resolution states that the House congratulates the City of Tucker on its 10th anniversary and designates May 2, 2026 as Tucker Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the City of Tucker on the 10th anniversary of its incorporation as a city.
- Designates May 2, 2026 as Tucker Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of Tucker, its government, and its residents and business owners. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare copies for public and press distribution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its main practical impact is a public commemoration event and press distribution of the resolution recognizing Tucker's incorporation milestone.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount that Tucker voters approved incorporation on November 3, 2015 with 73 percent support and elected its first mayor and council in March 2016.
- The resolving clause has the House congratulate the City of Tucker on its 10th anniversary.
- The resolving clause designates May 2, 2026 as Tucker Day at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the City of Tucker upon its 10th anniversary, and recognize May 2, 2026, as Tucker Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)
Topics
- Tucker Georgia
- city incorporation anniversary
- ceremonial resolution
- local government recognition