Georgia CommonsHR 1603: International Day of Peace and Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day; 09/21/26; recognize
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace and Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring global peace efforts and women peace leaders.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates September 21, 2026, as both the International Day of Peace, aligning with a United Nations observance dating to 1981, and as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, a companion recognition honoring women leaders involved in an initiative called Ms. Global Peace Ambassador. The resolution encourages Georgians, including schools, faith based organizations, civic groups, nonprofits, and businesses, to mark the day with peace forums, youth leadership events, interfaith gatherings, humanitarian outreach, educational symposiums, and induction ceremonies for peace ambassadors. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace in alignment with the United Nations observance.
- Formally recognizes September 21, 2026, as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring women involved in the Ms. Global Peace Ambassador initiative.
- Encourages schools, faith based groups, civic organizations, nonprofits, and businesses to hold peace related events on that day.
- Recognizes individuals designated as Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors as advocates for unity and cooperation in their communities.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly touches individuals designated as Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors, along with schools, faith based organizations, civic bodies, nonprofit groups, and business leaders who are encouraged to hold observance events. It creates no binding obligations for any Georgia resident or institution.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements in Georgia. Its practical effect is to give official state recognition to a day and an initiative, which organizations may use to promote related events or publicity.
Key provisions
- Resolves that the House recognizes September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace, tied to the UN observance established in 1981.
- Resolves that the House also recognizes the same date as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring women in peace and humanitarian leadership.
- Encourages a range of civic, educational, faith based, and business groups to hold specific types of observance events.
- Recognizes designated Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors as community advocates for unity and reconciliation.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“Recognize September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace, in alignment with the observance established by the United Nations”
“Recognize individuals designated as Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors to serve as advocates for unity, reconciliation, diplomacy, and global cooperation within their communities and spheres of influence.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- International Day of Peace
- women's leadership
- peace initiatives