--- title: HR 1736. Ole Mexican Foods; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1736 cite_as: HR 1736, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1736 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1736.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1736/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74153 date: 2026-03-16 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/hr1735.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1737.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1736.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1736 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-16 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Dewey McClain - Gabe Okoye - Jasmine Clark - Segun Adeyina - Akbar Ali text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1736/2025 upstream_id: 2134573 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Gwinnett County - Norcross business - economic development --- # HR 1736. Ole Mexican Foods; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1736 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Clark of the 108th, Adeyina of the 110th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Ole Mexican Foods; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ole Mexican Foods, located in House District 96 in Norcross, Georgia, has established itself as a pillar of quality, integrity, and community commitment within Gwinnett County; and WHEREAS, Ole Mexican Foods has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to excellence in its products and services, earning the trust and loyalty of customers throughout the region; and WHEREAS, Ole Mexican Foods has made significant contributions to the economic vitality of House District 96 through job creation, local investment, and the promotion of commerce that strengthens the fabric of its community; and WHEREAS, Ole Mexican Foods has exemplified the values of community engagement, supporting local initiatives and contributing to the quality of life for residents of Norcross and the broader Gwinnett County area; and WHEREAS, the business practices of Ole Mexican Foods reflect the highest standards of entrepreneurship and civic responsibility, serving as a model for businesses throughout the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Ole Mexican Foods has brought cultural richness and diversity to the community, celebrating the heritage and traditions of Mexican cuisine while fostering inclusivity and unity in House District 96; and WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives takes great pride in acknowledging the accomplishments of outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs who uplift their communities and advance the prosperity of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the owners and employees of Ole Mexican Foods as well as extend best wishes for continued growth, prosperity, and success in their service to the community. 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 Ole Mexican Foods. ## 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 recognizes and commends Ole Mexican Foods, a Norcross business in Gwinnett County, for its economic and community contributions. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Ole Mexican Foods, a company based in House District 96 in Norcross, for its business practices, job creation, and community involvement in Gwinnett County. The resolution states that the company has contributed to the local economy through job creation and investment, supported community initiatives, and brought cultural diversity to the area through Mexican cuisine. It resolves that the House commends the company's owners and employees and wishes them continued success. The Clerk of the House is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Ole Mexican Foods for its business and community contributions. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the company. - Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor rather than a regulatory or budgetary measure. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Ole Mexican Foods, its owners and employees, based in Norcross in Gwinnett County. It has no legal effect on any other business, agency, or resident of Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its practical effect is limited to an official record and a ceremonial copy given to the company being honored. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Ole Mexican Foods' economic contributions, community engagement, and cultural impact in House District 96 and Gwinnett County. - The resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend the company's owners and employees and wish them continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Ole Mexican Foods. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-16) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-16) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Dewey McClain, Gabe Okoye, Jasmine Clark, Segun Adeyina, Akbar Ali - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74153 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1736.md?full=1