--- title: HR 1417. Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize; urge the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1417 cite_as: HR 1417, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1417 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1417.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1417/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73435 date: 2026-02-24 status: introduced 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. 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Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize; urge the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame ## Text House Resolution 1417 By: Representatives Wade of the 9th, Evans of the 57th, Smith of the 18th, Gaines of the 120th, Gunter of the 8th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urging the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dale Murphy spent 14 of his 18 years in major league baseball with the Atlanta Braves, and he is one of only 11 players in baseball history to have played in 740 consecutive games; and WHEREAS, during his illustrious career, he twice received the National League Most Valuable Player Award, was a four-time recipient of the Silver Slugger Award and a five-time Gold Glove Award winner, and was selected to the National League All-Star Team seven times; and WHEREAS, his career statistics include a .265 batting average with 2,111 hits, 398 home runs, and 1,266 runs batted in; and WHEREAS, perhaps the most idealized and beloved baseball player of the 1980s, Dale Murphy also earned recognition and distinction off the field for his consistent support of numerous charities in the community and for the example he set as a faithful and loving husband and father; and WHEREAS, a hero to millions of children around the nation, he strove to live up to the image his fans expected of him; he was always the last player to leave the field, making certain that he gave an autograph to every kid waiting to meet him; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has earned his well-deserved reputation for athletic achievement by performing with initiative and precision during his time on the baseball field; and WHEREAS, his dedication to the sport of baseball, along with his exceptional work ethic and competitive spirit, have earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and have given inspiration to many; and WHEREAS, in honor of his distinguished 18-year career and many wonderful accomplishments, the State of Georgia celebrates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urge his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. 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 would designate February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day and formally urge the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy. ### Plain-language summary This resolution honors former Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale Murphy, who played 14 of his 18 major league seasons in Atlanta. It recounts his career highlights, including two National League Most Valuable Player Awards, five Gold Glove Awards, four Silver Slugger Awards, seven All-Star selections, and career totals of 2,111 hits and 398 home runs. It also praises his charitable work and personal character off the field. The resolution has two operative parts. First, the House of Representatives recognizes February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in Georgia. Second, it urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in the State of Georgia. - Formally urges the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution. - Recites Murphy's career statistics and awards as the basis for the recognition, without creating any new legal requirement. ### Who it affects This mainly affects Dale Murphy himself, as an honorary gesture, and has symbolic relevance to Atlanta Braves fans and Georgia baseball enthusiasts. It does not impose obligations on any state agency, business, or resident. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a ceremonial statement of the Georgia House's opinion. Its practical significance is symbolic, publicly honoring Murphy and adding the legislature's voice to calls for his Hall of Fame induction. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses detail Murphy's 18-year career, his MVP and Gold Glove awards, and his statistical record of 2,111 hits and 398 home runs. - The resolved clause designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day and urges his Hall of Fame induction. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2026-02-19) - Last action: House Second Readers (2026-02-24) - Sponsors: Will Wade, Stacey Evans, Tyler Smith, Houston Gaines, Stan Gunter, Steve Tarvin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73435 > The history, votes, and amendments (132 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1417.md?full=1