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HR 1839: Atlanta Gas Light; 170th anniversary; recognize

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House Resolution 1839

By: Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Efstration of the 104th, Meeks of the 178th, Anderson of the 10th, Hatchett of the 155th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Atlanta Gas Light on its 170th anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2026, Atlanta Gas Light celebrated 170 years of operation, remaining the oldest corporation in the City of Atlanta and one of the oldest corporations in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light lit the first gas lamps in Atlanta on December 25, 1855, and was officially incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly on February 16, 1856; and

WHEREAS, today, Atlanta Gas Light's skilled and dedicated workforce serves as trusted energy partners to the approximately 1.8 million customers who rely on them every day; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light plays a pivotal role in Georgia's growing economy, investing as much as $50 million annually in its natural gas infrastructure, helping attract new businesses, create jobs, improve efficiency, and strengthen local economies across Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light's sustained investment has helped position Georgia among the nation's top states for business and continues to enable growth in manufacturing, logistics, and more; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light's innovation continues to deliver comfort for customers while new operational efficiencies enhance customer value; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light employees contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually to the nonprofits serving the most locally relevant needs, strengthening neighborhoods, and supporting people across Geogia; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light supports communities throughout Georgia and, together with its foundation, has invested more than $150 million in community initiatives across the state since its founding; and

WHEREAS, in 2025, Atlanta Gas Light and its foundation provided more than $2.5 million in critical assistance to local nonprofit and community organizations, advancing economic mobility, environmental stewardship, and community resilience thoughtout Georgia as well as helping Georgians experiencing hardship through energy-bill relief programs and United Way's 211 services; and

WHEREAS, Atlanta Gas Light employees contibuted more than 4,000 community service hours in 2025, supporting economic mobility, environmental stewardship, and community enrichment efforts across Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Atlanta Gas Light upon the grand occasion of its 170th anniversary and celebrate its commitment to being "a citizen wherever we serve."

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 Atlanta Gas Light.