Georgia CommonsHR 1759: Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites for its work in 2025, including its response to Hurricane Helene.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes and thanks the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites, which manages more than 60 parks and historic sites across the state. The resolution highlights the division's response to Hurricane Helene, when 118 park rangers logged more than 6,600 work hours clearing debris and helping with emergency operations across five of the division's six regions. It also notes improvements to accessibility compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the rollout of electronic park pass sales, and strong revenue and rankings for the division's golf courses. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the division as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Division of State Parks & Historic Sites for its work in 2025.
- Highlights the division's Hurricane Helene response, citing 118 rangers and more than 6,600 work hours of disaster recovery effort.
- Notes the division's progress resolving ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance issues and launching electronic park pass sales.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the division.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites, its rangers, staff, and volunteers. It also indirectly touches Georgians who visit state parks and historic sites, since the resolution describes services and disaster response affecting park visitors and nearby communities.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, requirements, or funding. Its main effect is a public, official statement of appreciation for the division's staff and their disaster response and visitor service work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the division's management of more than 60 properties and its 2025 Hurricane Helene recovery effort.
- The resolved clause states that the House recognizes and commends the division and wishes it continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the division for distribution.
From the bill
“a total of 118 park rangers contributed more than 6,600 work hours to clear debris, assess damage, and assist with emergency operations”
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks & Historic Sites and extend best wishes for many more years of successful operation”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
- Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
- John Corbett (R, HD-174)
Topics
- state parks
- Hurricane Helene recovery
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
- legislative commendation