--- title: HR 1282. Georgia Building Authority team; excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1282 cite_as: HR 1282, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1282 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1282.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1282/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72991 date: 2026-02-06 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/hr1281.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1283.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1282.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1282 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-06 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Brent Cox - Jon Burns - James Hatchett - Steve Tarvin - Gerald Greene - Rick Jasperse text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1282/2025 upstream_id: 2111530 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia State Capitol - historic preservation - Georgia Building Authority - legislative commendation --- # HR 1282. Georgia Building Authority team; excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; commend ## Text House Resolution 1282 By: Representatives Cox of the 28th, Burns of the 159th, Hatchett of the 155th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Greene of the 154th, and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the Georgia Building Authority team for excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia State Capitol stands as a magnificent testament to our state's rich history and democratic traditions, having served continuously as the seat of Georgia's government since its completion in 1889; and WHEREAS, this historic structure was constructed between 1884 and 1889, representing one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in the southeastern United States and serving as a symbol of Georgia's enduring commitment to democratic governance; and WHEREAS, during the recent comprehensive renovation of our beloved Capitol, remarkable discoveries were made that revealed the building's extraordinary historical significance, including the presence of original Andrew Carnegie structural steel throughout the building's framework; and WHEREAS, this discovery establishes the Georgia State Capitol as one of the two oldest capitol buildings still in continuous operation in the United States of America to feature Carnegie steel construction, adding immeasurable historical value to this treasured landmark; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority, under exceptional leadership, undertook the monumental task of restoring our State Capitol to its original architectural glory while preserving its historical integrity for future generations; and WHEREAS, Gerald Pilgrim of the Georgia Building Authority demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication throughout this complex restoration project, ensuring that every detail honored both the building's historical significance and the needs of modern governance; and WHEREAS, David Goodhead provided exceptional expertise and craftsmanship in the renovation process; his meticulous attention to detail and deep respect for historical preservation brought our Capitol back to its magnificent original condition; and WHEREAS, the dedication and expertise of the construction team comprised of Sachin Dev Shailendra of SG Contracting, Michael Macon of Balfour-Beatty, M. Sean Moxley of Garbutt Construction, and the design team including Lamar Wakefield and Henry Cantwell of Nelson were essential to the successful restoration of one of Georgia's most important historic landmarks; and WHEREAS, the entire Georgia Building Authority team worked tirelessly to balance historical preservation with modern functionality, creating a restored Capitol that serves as both a working seat of government and a treasured historical landmark; and WHEREAS, their collective efforts have ensured that the Georgia State Capitol will continue to inspire citizens and visitors alike for generations to come, standing as a proud symbol of Georgia's heritage and democratic values. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend and honor the Georgia Building Authority team, with special recognition to Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead, for their exceptional dedication, expertise, and achievement in restoring the Georgia State Capitol to its original grandeur. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives extends its deepest gratitude to all members of the Georgia Building Authority team who contributed to this historic restoration project, recognizing their commitment to preserving Georgia's architectural heritage. 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 Gerald Pilgrim, David Goodhead, and the Georgia Building Authority. ## 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 commends the Georgia Building Authority team, including Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead, for restoring the Georgia State Capitol. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the Georgia Building Authority and the contractors and designers who worked on a recent restoration of the Georgia State Capitol, which has served as the seat of state government since 1889. The resolution notes that the renovation uncovered original Andrew Carnegie structural steel in the building, making it one of only two capitol buildings in continuous use in the United States known to have that type of construction. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create any program. It simply expresses the House's formal thanks and recognition to named individuals and companies involved in the restoration, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Gerald Pilgrim, David Goodhead, and the Georgia Building Authority. ### What it does - Commends and honors the Georgia Building Authority team for restoring the Georgia State Capitol, with special recognition for Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead. - States factual findings about the Capitol's history, including the discovery of original Andrew Carnegie structural steel during the renovation. - Extends the House's gratitude to named contractors and designers, including SG Contracting, Balfour-Beatty, Garbutt Construction, and Nelson. - Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Gerald Pilgrim, David Goodhead, and the Georgia Building Authority. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Georgia Building Authority, Gerald Pilgrim, David Goodhead, and members of the construction and design team, including individuals from SG Contracting, Balfour-Beatty, Garbutt Construction, and Nelson, who worked on the Capitol restoration. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives official, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to the people and firms who worked on restoring the historic State Capitol building. ### Key provisions - The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the Capitol's 1884-1889 construction and the discovery of original Andrew Carnegie structural steel during the recent renovation. - The first resolved clause commends the Georgia Building Authority team, singling out Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead for exceptional dedication and expertise. - The second resolved clause extends the House's gratitude to all members of the Georgia Building Authority team who contributed to the restoration. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the named individuals and the Georgia Building Authority. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-06) - Sponsors: Brent Cox, Jon Burns, James Hatchett, Steve Tarvin, Gerald Greene, Rick Jasperse - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72991 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1282.md?full=1