Georgia CommonsHR 1149: Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and inviting community partners and leadership to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 11, 2026 as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, honoring the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and inviting its leaders to be recognized by the House.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives. It designates February 11, 2026 as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, marking the occasion with recognition of the Albany Area and its business community. The resolution congratulates the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce on 116 years of service to the region, citing its role in supporting economic growth, business advocacy, and recovery efforts after natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. It invites the Chamber's community leadership and partners to be formally recognized by the House of Representatives, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the Chamber. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Designates February 11, 2026 as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol in a formal House resolution.
- Commends the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for 116 years of service to the Albany Area and Southwest Georgia.
- Invites the Chamber's community leadership and partners to be recognized on the House floor.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the Chamber.
Who it affects
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and its community leadership and partners, who receive the recognition, along with the Georgia House of Representatives, which formally issues the honor and directs its Clerk to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; its effect is symbolic. It publicly acknowledges the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's economic role in Southwest Georgia and gives its representatives a formal moment of recognition at the state capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 11, 2026 as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol.
- The same clause congratulates the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce on 116 years of service and invites its leadership to be recognized by the House.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the Chamber.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 11, 2026, as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, congratulate the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce on 116 years of excellence serving the economic hub of Southwest Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- David Sampson (D, HD-153)
- Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
Topics
- Albany Georgia
- Dougherty County
- Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
- commemorative resolution
- Southwest Georgia economy