--- title: HR 1181. Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution; celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1181 cite_as: HR 1181, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1181 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1181.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1181/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72744 date: 2026-02-02 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1180.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1182.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1181.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1181 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-02 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Jesse Petrea - Bill Hitchens - Jan Jones - Eddie Lumsden - Charles Cannon text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1181/2025 upstream_id: 2104396 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - American Revolution 250th anniversary - youth civic education - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 1181. Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution; celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1181 By: Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Hitchens of the 161st, Jones of the 47th, Lumsden of the 12th, and Cannon of the 172nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the year 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in the establishment of the United States as a free and independent nation; and WHEREAS, the National Society Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is a patriotic youth organization dedicated to training good citizens, developing leaders, and promoting love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people; and WHEREAS, Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution (G.S.S.N.S.C.A.R) has served since 1936 as a vital institution for instilling in the youth of Georgia a deep appreciation for our nation’s history, the sacrifices of our Founding Fathers, and the enduring principals of liberty, justice, and democracy; and WHEREAS, as the United States of America approaches this historic milestone, G.S.S.N.S.C.A.R continues to lead meaningful initiatives and educational programs that honor the legacy of the American Revolution and promote civic engagement among the next generation of leaders; and WHEREAS, the members and leadership of G.S.S.N.S.C.A.R, through their volunteerism, historical preservation efforts, and public service, exemplify the highest ideals of patriotism and contribute to the enrichment of Georgia’s civic and historical landscape; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to honor this distinguished organization for its ongoing commitment to the principals upon which our nation was founded, especially during this significant anniversary of our country’s birth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution for its outstanding contributions to the education and patriotic development of Georgia’s youth, and extend their sincere best wishes for continued success as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. 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 the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution as the country nears the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives honoring the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution, a youth patriotic organization active in Georgia since 1936. The resolution notes that 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and credits the organization with teaching young Georgians about the nation's history and encouraging civic engagement. The resolution states that the House recognizes and commends the group for its work with Georgia youth and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization, which is the resolution's only concrete action. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution for its work with young people in Georgia. - States the House's support for the organization's programs tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization. - Does not create any new law, funding, program, or regulatory change. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution and its members and leadership. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to the organization. ### Why it matters The resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it has no direct effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the organization and a keepsake copy delivered by the Clerk of the House. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes and commends the organization for its contributions to educating and developing Georgia's youth. - A second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the organization. - The whereas clauses cite 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and describe the organization's history since its 1936 founding in Georgia. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-02) - Sponsors: Jesse Petrea, Bill Hitchens, Jan Jones, Eddie Lumsden, Charles Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72744 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1181.md?full=1