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HR 1261: 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail; commend

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House Resolution 1261

By: Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Oliver of the 84th, and Williams of the 37th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Birds Georgia is celebrating its hundredth anniversary as a conservation organization celebrating and protecting birds that fly through Georgia and those which call Georgia their year-round home; and

WHEREAS, bird watching brings over ten billion tourist dollars into Georgia each year; and

WHEREAS, bird enthusiasts want to find and enjoy prime birding locations across all of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the new Georgia Birding Trail is a centennial birthday gift to the state, providing real-time data on bird sightings for guiding birders; and

WHEREAS, birds are essential indicators of environmental health, providing invaluable services, including pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control; and

WHEREAS, bird populations face significant threats requiring urgent conservation action; and

WHEREAS, the recognition of this, the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail, encourages individuals to engage in bird-friendly practices, such as planting native plants that provide necessary food and shelter; and

WHEREAS, public engagement through birding, citizen science, and the use of technology like the Merlin Bird ID app can foster a deeper connection to nature and a commitment to conservation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize 2026 as the Year of the Georgia Birding Trail and urge all citizens to protect bird habitats in their local communities, learn about local bird species and their ecological roles, and support conservation initiatives that ensure a sustainable future for all feathered species.

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 Birds Georgia, the public, and the press.