Georgia CommonsHR 1807: Sally FitzGerald Day; 02/14/26; honoring the life and legacy; recognize
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the late Sally FitzGerald, a Sandy Springs civic leader, and designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Sally FitzGerald, who died on February 11, 2025, at age 87. It recounts her career in information technology, her advocacy for restoring elected leadership to the Fulton County Board of Education in 1984, her support for the 2005 referendum that created the City of Sandy Springs, and her long service in PTA leadership and civic advocacy groups like the League of Women Voters of Georgia. The resolution formally recognizes February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to her family. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor.
What the bill does
- Designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally honors the life and civic service of Sally FitzGerald through House Resolution 1807.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to FitzGerald's family.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects the family of Sally FitzGerald, who will receive an official copy, and the Georgia House of Representatives, which formally recognizes her civic contributions. It has no regulatory or financial impact on the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It provides public recognition of a private citizen's decades of civic work in Fulton County, including advocacy tied to the incorporation of Sandy Springs, but it does not create any new rights, funding, or obligations for Georgians.
Key provisions
- The preamble recounts Sally FitzGerald's biography, career, and civic service, including her role in the 1984 Fulton County school board campaign and the 2005 Sandy Springs incorporation referendum.
- The resolving clause designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol and honors her life and legacy.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her family.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the life, service, and enduring legacy of Sally FitzGerald as well as recognize February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Sandy Springs history
- civic advocacy
- Fulton County schools