Georgia CommonsHR 1183: Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize
Last action February 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol, honoring the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It commends the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit founded in 1953 that promotes business growth and community life in Clayton County, and highlights its Leadership Clayton program, which has trained more than 1,000 community leaders since 1972. The resolution formally designates February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol, when chamber members are invited to meet with state lawmakers during the legislative session. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chamber.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and community work.
- Designates February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chamber.
Who it affects
The Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its members, who are recognized and invited to meet with state legislators, as well as the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding changes but gives the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce official recognition from the Georgia House and a formal occasion to engage with state lawmakers about local business priorities during the legislative session.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the chamber's 1953 founding and its Leadership Clayton program, established in 1972, which has engaged over 1,000 leaders.
- The resolving clause commends the chamber and designates February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the chamber.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce on their distinguished leadership and recognize February 5, 2026, as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- Clayton County
- chamber of commerce
- ceremonial resolution
- state capitol recognition