Georgia CommonsHR 19: City of Cartersville; 175th anniversary; recognize
Last action January 14, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution congratulates the City of Cartersville on its 175th anniversary, recognizing its history, institutions, and community life.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the 175th anniversary of the City of Cartersville, founded in 1850 and named for Colonel Farish Carter. The resolution recounts the city's growth from a railroad town into a community known for museums like the Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum, and Savoy Automobile Museum, along with its schools, parks, downtown area, and industrial base. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally has the House congratulate Cartersville and its citizens, wishing them future health, happiness, and prosperity. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally congratulates the City of Cartersville on its 175th anniversary on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recites the city's history, institutions, parks, schools, and downtown as reasons for recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Extends best wishes to Cartersville's citizens for future health, happiness, and prosperity.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the City of Cartersville, its residents, city government, schools, and local institutions such as the Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum, and Savoy Automobile Museum, all named in the text.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is public recognition, as copies will be distributed to the press and public, giving Cartersville and its 175th anniversary formal statewide acknowledgment.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Cartersville's founding in 1850, its naming after Colonel Farish Carter, and its growth from a railroad town.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives congratulate the city and wish its citizens health, happiness, and prosperity.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body congratulate the City of Cartersville upon the grand occasion of its 175th anniversary and extend best wishes to each of its citizens for future health, happiness, and prosperity”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)
- Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)
Topics
- Cartersville
- local history
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives