HR 1161: Latino Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize

House Resolution 1161

By: Representative Draper of the 90th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 5, 2026, as Latino Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than one million residents of Latin American heritage, whose families are deeply rooted in the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the state and whose contributions are essential to Georgia’s prosperity and growth; and

WHEREAS, Latino families in Georgia are predominantly composed of immigrant parents who contribute their talent, labor, and entrepreneurial spirit at higher workforce participation rates than any other demographic group, strengthening Georgia’s economy across urban and rural communities alike; and

WHEREAS, Latino workers are over represented in the agricultural, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and retail sectors, playing an indispensable role in sustaining a stable and affordable food, supply for all communities, caring for our loved ones, building and maintaining our homes and supporting food and beverage establishments among other sectors and driving the state’s competitiveness in an increasingly global economy; and

WHEREAS, over 90 percent of Latino children in Georgia are US born citizens and are almost 1 in 5 of every children in Pre-K-12, underscoring Latinos integral role in shaping Georgia's future and a driver of Georgia’s workforce and long term economic sustainability with greater concentrations in School Districts in Dalton (72 percent) Gainesville (62 percent), Hall (50 percent), Echols (46 percent), Gwinnett (35 percent), and Dekalb (21 percent); and

WHEREAS, Latino entrepreneurs are community providers and continue to strive for self-sufficiency across Georgia, generating jobs, revitalizing local economies, and reflecting sustained investment in the state’s future; and

WHEREAS, the success and well-being of American children are directly tied to Georgia’s ability to compete in a global economy that depends on education, innovation, multilingual capacity, and cultural fluency; and

WHEREAS, Georgia’s Latino community is rich, diverse and ready to continue building our state across all sectors, industries including the state’s creative economy through cultural leaders, performers, and artists of all kinds; and

WHEREAS, Latino civic participation continues to grow, with Latino voters among the fastest-growing segments of the electorate in Georgia, reflecting increasing engagement in the democratic process and commitment to the state’s future; and

WHEREAS, the continued growth of Latino families will shape Georgia’s economic strength, cultural vitality, and global relevance for generations to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 5, 2026, as Latino 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.