--- title: HR 1432. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1432 cite_as: HR 1432, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1432 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1432.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1432/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73496 date: 2026-02-20 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/hr1431.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1433.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1432.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1432 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-20 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Charles Martin - Jan Jones - Scott Hilton - Deborah Silcox - Todd Jones text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1432/2025 upstream_id: 2121435 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - North Fulton - chamber of commerce - economic development --- # HR 1432. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend ## Text House Resolution 1432 By: Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Hilton of the 48th, Silcox of the 53rd, and Jones of the 25th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, North Fulton is a diverse and thriving region boasting six unique cities; nearly 400,000 residents; six Fortune 500 companies; a highly educated workforce and talent base; top-tier public and private educational institutions; world-class healthcare; nationally acclaimed outdoor parkland, trails, and green space; a vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment scene; and a quality of life that is second to none; and WHEREAS, for over five decades, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has served as a catalyst for the region's growth, connectivity, innovation, transformation, and economic vitality by serving as the voice and champion of business in North Fulton; and WHEREAS, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a 5-Star Accredited Chamber and as the only regional chamber in North Fulton comprising six distinct cities; and WHEREAS, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to bring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from surrounding communities together, fostering innovation and collaboration; and WHEREAS, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce's over five decades of success have been built upon the organization's humble beginnings back in 1973, when a small group of local business leaders came together to create the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, twenty years before GA-400 was built, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce's founders saw the potential for what this region could become in the decades ahead and had the vision to invest in their community to ensure it was positioned to grow and flourish; and WHEREAS, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce's mission is to grow business, develop talent, and lead regional prosperity across North Fulton; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. ## 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 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for over five decades of work supporting business and economic growth in the North Fulton region. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, an organization founded in 1973 that represents businesses across six cities in North Fulton, for its role in fostering economic growth, business connectivity, and regional cooperation. The resolution states that the House commends the chamber and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chamber, so the organization has an official record of the recognition. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for its history and role in the region. - Extends the House's best wishes for the chamber's continued success. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the chamber. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia law or allocate any state funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and, by extension, the businesses and six cities in the North Fulton region it represents. It has no legal or financial effect on any other individuals or entities. ### Why it matters The resolution is symbolic rather than binding, so it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to giving the chamber a formal, on-the-record acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of its history and community role. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe North Fulton's population, business base, and quality of life, and recount the chamber's founding in 1973. - The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the chamber and wish it continued success. - The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the chamber. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-20) - Sponsors: Charles Martin, Jan Jones, Scott Hilton, Deborah Silcox, Todd Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73496 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1432.md?full=1