HR 1940: Buy Local Savannah; commitment to strengthening independent businesses and preserving the unique character and economic vitality of Savannah and Chatham County; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Buy Local Savannah, an organization founded in 1999 to support independent, locally owned businesses in Chatham County, for its work encouraging residents and visitors to patronize local shops, restaurants, and service providers instead of national chains. The resolution states that the House commends the organization for its leadership and advocacy since its founding and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Buy Local Savannah. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements; it is purely a statement of recognition and appreciation.

• Formally recognizes and commends Buy Local Savannah for its work supporting independent businesses in Chatham County since 1999.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Creates no new laws, funding, requirements, or penalties; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.

The resolution directly names and honors Buy Local Savannah and, by extension, the independent businesses in Savannah and Chatham County that the organization supports, such as local shops, restaurants, and service providers.

The resolution carries no legal effect on businesses, residents, or government operations. Its practical significance is symbolic: it puts the Georgia House of Representatives on record praising Buy Local Savannah's role in supporting Chatham County's independent business community.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'whereas' clauses) describes Buy Local Savannah's founding in 1999 and its mission to support independent, locally owned businesses in Chatham County.
• The resolved clause formally commends Buy Local Savannah for its leadership and dedication to independent businesses since 1999.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)

• small businesses
• Savannah
• Chatham County
• local economy
• legislative commendation