Georgia CommonsHR 1905: Morrow Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2026; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol, honoring the Clayton County city's history, institutions, and community life.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol. It celebrates the City of Morrow in Clayton County, noting its 1943 incorporation, its growth to nearly 8,000 residents, and landmarks like Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, and the Southlake Mall. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition of the city and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Extends the House's best wishes for future health, happiness, and success to the citizens of Morrow.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects the City of Morrow in Clayton County and its residents, who receive formal recognition, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives the City of Morrow public recognition at the state capitol and highlights local institutions like Clayton State University and the Southlake Mall, but it does not create funding, rules, or obligations.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause designates March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol and extends well wishes to Morrow's citizens.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 31, 2026, as Morrow Day at the state capitol and extend best wishes for future health, happiness, and success to the citizens of the City of Morrow.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
Topics
- Morrow Georgia
- Clayton County
- commemorative resolution
- state capitol recognition