--- title: HR 1488. Leopold's Ice Cream; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1488 cite_as: HR 1488, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1488 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1488.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1488/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73678 date: 2026-02-25 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/hr1487.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1489.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1488.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1488 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-25 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Ron Stephens - Butch Parrish - Lehman Franklin - Jesse Petrea - Carl Gilliard text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1488/2025 upstream_id: 2124852 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commemorative resolution - Savannah businesses - Georgia tourism - local food and agriculture --- # HR 1488. Leopold's Ice Cream; commend ## Text House Resolution 1488 By: Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Franklin of the 160th, Petrea of the 166th, and Gilliard of the 162nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Leopold's Ice Cream; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Leopold's Ice Cream was founded in 1919 in Savannah by brothers George Leopold, Peter Leopold, and Basil Leopold, establishing a family enterprise rooted in craftsmanship and community within the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, for more than a century, Leopold's Ice Cream has operated continuously in Savannah as a Georgia-based manufacturer of premium, handcrafted ice cream, preserving original family recipes developed in the early 20th century and sustaining traditional small-batch methods; and WHEREAS, now under the ownership of second-generation family member Stratton Leopold, Leopold's Ice Cream continues to make its products within the State of Georgia and source Georgia-grown agricultural inputs where available, including locally produced pecans; and WHEREAS, through retail visitation and interstate shipping operations, Leopold's Ice Cream serves Georgia residents and visitors from across the United States and abroad, achieving national recognition and contributing meaningfully to the State of Georgia's tourism economy; and WHEREAS, in addition to its economic contributions, Leopold's Ice Cream has maintained a consistent commitment to civic engagement within the State of Georgia through nonprofit partnerships, educational programming, and community initiatives benefitting Georgia residents; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the longstanding history, cultural significance, economic contributions, and community engagement of Leopold's Ice Cream be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Leopold's Ice Cream for over a century of continuous operation, craftsmanship, and service to the State of Georgia as well as 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 Leopold's Ice Cream. ## 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 Leopold's Ice Cream, the Savannah ice cream maker founded in 1919, for more than a century of business in the state. ### Plain-language summary This House resolution is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Leopold's Ice Cream, founded in Savannah in 1919 by the Leopold brothers and now run by second-generation owner Stratton Leopold, for continuously operating in Georgia for more than 100 years using original family recipes and small-batch methods. The resolution notes the company sources Georgia-grown ingredients like pecans, draws visitors through retail and shipping that supports the state's tourism economy, and engages in community and educational initiatives. The House resolves to commend the business and wish it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Leopold's Ice Cream for distribution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Leopold's Ice Cream for over a century of continuous operation in Savannah, Georgia. - States the House's appreciation for the company's craftsmanship, use of Georgia-grown ingredients, and contributions to the state's tourism economy. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the company. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or impose any legal obligation. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily affects Leopold's Ice Cream and its owners, employees, and customers, who receive the House's formal commendation. It has no direct legal effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendatory resolution, it carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change taxes, regulations, or funding, but it publicly recognizes a long-running Georgia business and its role in local tourism and community life. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recount Leopold's Ice Cream's founding in 1919 and its continuous operation in Savannah under family ownership. - The resolved clause commends the company for over a century of operation and extends best wishes for continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Leopold's Ice Cream. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-25) - Sponsors: Ron Stephens, Butch Parrish, Lehman Franklin, Jesse Petrea, Carl Gilliard - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73678 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1488.md?full=1