House Resolution 1948
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Wade of the 9th, Seabaugh of the 34th, and Hong of
the 103rd
A RESOLUTION
Urging appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation of the Georgia Capitol
Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia Building Authority; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Capitol Museum preserves the history of the Georgia State Capitol
as well as the events that have taken place within its halls since its construction completed
on July 4, 1889; and
WHEREAS, the museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including
historic flags and works of art, and offers educational tours to visitors and school groups; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is responsible for managing the facilities
located in the Capitol Hill Complex, including the Georgia State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Building Authority is appropriately equipped to fund, manage,
maintain, and staff the Georgia Capitol Museum and its historical assets as well as to perform
other such duties and functions as are ordinarily exercised for its successful operation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body urge the appropriate state and local authorities to transfer operation
of the Georgia Capitol Museum from the University System of Georgia to the Georgia
Building Authority.
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.