HR 1459: Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in the state of Georgia. It recounts Murphy's 18-year Major League Baseball career, 14 of those years with the Atlanta Braves, including two National League Most Valuable Player awards, four Silver Slugger awards, five Gold Glove awards, and seven All-Star selections. The resolution also highlights his career statistics and his reputation for charitable work and personal character off the field. It formally resolves that House members recognize the day and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor.

• Formally designates February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day in Georgia through a House resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Recites Murphy's baseball statistics and awards as the stated basis for the recognition.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary declaration.

The resolution primarily affects Dale Murphy, the honoree, and is largely symbolic. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it does not create programs, spend money, or change any statute. Its significance is symbolic, publicly honoring a well known former Atlanta Braves player's career and community reputation.

• The whereas clauses detail Murphy's career, including 14 years with the Atlanta Braves, 740 consecutive games played, two MVP awards, four Silver Slugger awards, five Gold Glove awards, and seven All-Star selections.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes February 26, 2026 as Dale Murphy Day, though the preamble references February 25, 2026, an inconsistency within the text itself.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-009)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)

• Dale Murphy
• Atlanta Braves
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia sports history