House Resolution 1304
By: Representatives Campbell of the 35th, Cummings of the 39th, Jones of the 60th, Evans of
the 57th, Hugley of the 141st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 24, 2026, as ERA day in the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, women in Georgia and in the United States have continuously worked to gain
full rights and privileges– public or private, legal or institutional– as citizens of the United
States, and
WHEREAS, women in Georgia, and in every state, worked to secure women's right to vote
among other significant milestones in equal rights; and
WHEREAS, it is critical to remember the trailblazers that made it possible for women to
vote, and it is vital to teach the history and hear the voices of the women who persist in
telling their stories; and
WHEREAS, the work of past and present Suffragists and Equal Rights Amendment
Advocates, including the League of Women Voters, the Georgia Women's Legislative
Caucus, and so many more have contributed and continue to contribute to the protection of
equal rights for women; and
WHEREAS, ERA Day highlights the ongoing need for equality in various aspects of life,
including economic security, reproductive health, and political representation; and
WHEREAS, recognizing ERA Day as a day of celebration throughout the state of Georgia
and the country emphasizes the importance of women's work for democracy and equal rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize February 24, 2026, as ERA day in support of women's
equality in Georgia and across our nation.
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 the
public and the press.