--- title: HR 1459. Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1459 cite_as: HR 1459, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1459 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1459.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1459/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73591 date: 2026-02-24 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/hr1458.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1460.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1459.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1459 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-24 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Will Wade - Jon Burns text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1459/2025 upstream_id: 2123559 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Dale Murphy - Atlanta Braves - commemorative resolution - Georgia sports history --- # HR 1459. Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1459 By: Representatives Wade of the 9th and Burns of the 159th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day; 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 25, 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. 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 recognizes February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day, honoring the former Atlanta Braves outfielder's 18-year baseball career and community involvement. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-24) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-24) - Sponsors: Will Wade, Jon Burns - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73591 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1459.md?full=1