HR 1254: Tartan Trot; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Tartan Trot, an annual race held at Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody. The event celebrates the church's Scottish heritage and raises money for local and international charities, including groups working in Africa, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Tennessee, as well as organizations like Habitat for Humanity and local food banks. The resolution notes that the 2026 race, its 20th year, is expected to draw over 950 runners, building on 2025's turnout of more than 900 runners and over $70,000 raised. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the church. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally recognizes the Tartan Trot and Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church for community service and preserving Scottish heritage.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the church.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, participants and organizers of the Tartan Trot race, and the charitable organizations that receive funds raised by the event, including groups serving communities in Africa, Central America, and Tennessee.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives official state recognition to a long-running local charity event, which can raise its public profile and acknowledge the volunteers and donors who support its fundraising for humanitarian causes.

• The whereas clauses describe the Tartan Trot's history, its connection to Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church's 16th century Scottish Reformation heritage, and its fundraising totals.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes the Tartan Trot and the church for community service and preserving Scottish heritage in Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church.

1. 2026-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)
• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
• Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)

• community events
• charity fundraising
• Dunwoody Georgia
• legislative recognition