HR 1380: Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; February 18, 2026; recognize
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House Resolution 1380
By: Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Burns of the 159th, and Parrish of the 158th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 18, 2026, as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County Day is presented by the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network (BEACON), a collaborative platform designed to inform and empower the citizens of Bulloch County; and
WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County Day provides an opportunity to celebrate Bulloch County; the City of Statesboro; and the municipalities of Brooklet, Portal, and Register; as well as the additional communities of Adabelle, Denmark, Hopeulikit, Ivanhoe, Nevils, and Leefield; and
WHEREAS, Bulloch County was formed in 1796 as the 21st county in Georgia, named for Archibald Bulloch, the President and Commander in Chief of Georgia in 1776; and
WHEREAS, the City of Statesboro was incorporated in 1803 and serves as the Bulloch County Seat; and
WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County is home to Georgia Southern University and Eagle Nation, a nationally recognized public research institution and a proud, passionate community of students, alumni, and supporters whose commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and community engagement benefits the entire state; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University is the alma mater of the Honorable Jon Burns, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, and his wife Mrs. Dayle Burns, the First Lady of the House, whose leadership and dedication to public service reflect the university's longstanding tradition of producing leaders who serve Georgia with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Ogeechee Technical College, with renowned programs in health care, business, manufacturing, and other professions, has worked along with Bulloch County Schools to provide training for its students' success; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development partners in Statesboro-Bulloch County have worked together to recruit jobs and investment, support business and commercial growth, enhance and grow Statesboro's downtown, and successfully market the community as a tourism hub in Southeast Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Bulloch County continues to be among the most successful agricultural counties in the state, with a long history of farming and agribusiness; and
WHEREAS, BEACON and its respective member organizations are committed to working together for the long-term success of Statesboro-Bulloch County, continuing its healthy growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 18, 2026, as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol and extend their commendation to the Bulloch Engagement and Community Opportunities Network and the Statesboro-Bulloch County community for the contributions they make to the State of Georgia.
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.