--- title: HR 19. City of Cartersville; 175th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr19 cite_as: HR 19, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr19 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr19.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr19/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69360 date: 2025-01-14 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/hr18.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr20.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr19.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 19 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-01-14 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Matthew Gambill - Mitchell Scoggins text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR19/2025 upstream_id: 1919072 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Cartersville - local history - commemorative resolution - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 19. City of Cartersville; 175th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 19 By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th and Scoggins of the 14th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the City of Cartersville upon its 175th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, founded in 1850 and named for Georgia entrepreneur Colonel Farish Carter, Cartersville, Georgia, has grown from a small railroad town into a vibrant community with a rich history and bright future; and WHEREAS, located 45 miles northwest of Atlanta, Cartersville perfectly blends small town charm with the advantages of city access; and WHEREAS, know as the "Museum City," Cartersville boasts world-class institutions like the Booth Western Art Museum, the Tellus Science Museum, and the Savoy Automobile Museum, showcasing art, science, and history; and WHEREAS, Cartersville hosts a robust industrial base and full-service city utilities, which have long provided local jobs and economic stability, and the city's public utilities have served as a backbone for both businesses and residents; and WHEREAS, the Cartersville City School System provides excellent education and opportunities for local students, playing an essential role in shaping the future of the community; and WHEREAS, Cartersville's beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, including Dellinger Park, Pine Mountain, the Appalachian foothills, and the Etowah River, provide residents and visitors with opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature and outdoor recreation; and WHEREAS, the city's revitalized downtown area serves as the community's hub, featuring locally owned shops, restaurants, and regular events that bring people together; and WHEREAS, as Cartersville celebrates its 175th anniversary, we honor the city's rich past and look forward to a future filled with growth, unity, and pride. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 congratulates the City of Cartersville on its 175th anniversary, recognizing its history, institutions, and community life. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-14) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-14) - Sponsors: Matthew Gambill, Mitchell Scoggins - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69360 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr19.md?full=1