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title: HR 1134. Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize
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date: 2026-01-28
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bill_number: HR 1134
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:
  - Billy Mitchell
  - Viola Davis
  - Scott Holcomb
  - Karla Drenner
  - Imani Barnes
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  - Tucker Georgia
  - city incorporation anniversary
  - ceremonial resolution
  - local government recognition
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# HR 1134. Tucker Day at the state capitol; 05/02/26; City of Tucker; 10th anniversary; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1134
By: Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, Holcomb of the 101st, Drenner of
the 85th, and Barnes of the 86th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating the City of Tucker upon its 10th anniversary and recognizing May 2, 2026,
as Tucker Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2015, the voters of Tucker approved to incorporate the City
of Tucker with a 73 percent vote in favor of the incorporation; and
WHEREAS, in March of 2016, the inaugural mayor and council were elected to serve the
City of Tucker; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tucker is the result of years of volunteers supporting and uplifting
the community and residents, including those that dedicated their time to the pursuit of
incorporation; and
WHEREAS, in 2026 the City of Tucker celebrates ten years of successful governance, fiscal
responsibility, and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, over the past ten years, the City of Tucker has expanded and improved the level
of service to the residents and business owners; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Tucker Day is celebrated at the state
capitol in acknowledgment of the outstanding government and community in the City of
Tucker.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-01-28)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-01-28)
- Sponsors: Billy Mitchell, Viola Davis, Scott Holcomb, Karla Drenner, Imani Barnes
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72554

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1134.md?full=1
