--- title: HR 1324. Older Atlantans Day at the capitol; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1324 cite_as: HR 1324, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1324 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1324.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1324/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73106 date: 2026-02-10 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/hr1323.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1325.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1324.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1324 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-10 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Inga Willis - Kim Schofield - Omari Crawford text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1324/2025 upstream_id: 2113588 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - older adults - Atlanta - aging services - senior housing - ceremonial resolution --- # HR 1324. Older Atlantans Day at the capitol; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1324 By: Representatives Willis of the 55th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring Older Atlantans Day at the capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, older adults are vital contributors to the social, cultural, civic, and economic strength of the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Older Atlantans Day at the capitol provides an important opportunity to recognize the achievements, wisdom, and ongoing leadership of Atlanta's senior population, while elevating the issues that most directly impact their quality of life; and WHEREAS, the Atlanta Commission on Aging serves as a vital advocate and resource for older adults, working to ensure that policies, programs, and services reflect the needs and priorities of Atlanta's aging population; and WHEREAS, reliable and accessible transportation is essential for older adults to remain independent, connected to their communities, and able to access medical care, employment, and social engagement opportunities; and WHEREAS, ensuring the safety and security of older adults-both in their homes and in the community-is critical to preserving dignity, independence, and overall well-being; and WHEREAS, the availability of safe, affordable, and age-friendly housing is a growing concern as Atlanta's senior population increases, requiring thoughtful planning and coordinated public and private investment; and WHEREAS, access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare-including preventive care, mental health services, and prescription drug support-is fundamental to healthy aging and improved outcomes for older adults; and WHEREAS, food insecurity continues to affect far too many seniors, underscoring the need for sustained efforts to expand access to nutritious meals and supportive services; and WHEREAS, addressing mental health needs and reducing social isolation among older adults are essential components of fostering healthy, resilient, and engaged communities; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia recognizes the importance of supporting policies and initiatives that allow older adults to age with dignity, independence, and choice in the communities they call home. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and honor Older Atlantans Day at the capitol. 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. ## 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 recognizes Older Atlantans Day at the capitol, honoring older adults in Atlanta and highlighting issues like transportation, housing, healthcare, and food security that affect them. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, the House of Representatives uses it to officially recognize Older Atlantans Day at the capitol, an event honoring older adults living in the City of Atlanta. The resolution lists reasons for the recognition, including the contributions older adults make to Atlanta's civic and economic life, the role of the Atlanta Commission on Aging in advocating for seniors, and challenges facing older Atlantans such as reliable transportation, safe and affordable housing, access to healthcare and mental health services, food insecurity, and social isolation. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and honors Older Atlantans Day at the capitol on behalf of the House of Representatives. - Lists concerns affecting older adults, including transportation, housing, healthcare, food insecurity, and social isolation, without creating new programs or funding to address them. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. - Creates no new legal requirements, penalties, or state funding since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects Older residents of Atlanta and the organizations that serve them, particularly the Atlanta Commission on Aging, are the focus of this resolution. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges older Atlantans and spotlights issues like housing, healthcare, and transportation that affect them. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe the contributions of older adults and the role of the Atlanta Commission on Aging as an advocate for seniors. - The resolving clause states that the House of Representatives recognizes and honors Older Atlantans Day at the capitol. - A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Inga Willis, Kim Schofield, Omari Crawford - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73106 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1324.md?full=1