Georgia CommonsHR 1961: Race Amity Day; June 14, 2026; recognize
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day, honoring an annual observance meant to promote racial harmony and friendship among Georgians.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes June 14, 2026, which falls on the second Sunday in June, as Race Amity Day. The observance began in early 20th century race amity conventions and has been promoted more recently by groups including the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly to address racism and encourage unity across racial lines. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply states the House's recognition of the day and encourages activities like music, art, dialogue, education, and service that celebrate diversity. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day through a resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States the day's purpose as promoting racial harmony, mutual respect, and friendship among all people.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
- Creates no new statute, funding, or enforcement mechanism; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself, through its formal recognition, and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies. It has no direct legal effect on residents, businesses, or agencies, though it may be referenced by organizations planning Race Amity Day events.
Why it matters
Because the resolution carries no legal requirements or funding, its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a day meant to encourage community activities around racial unity, which organizers or local groups might use to promote events or public awareness.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day, an observance held annually on the second Sunday in June.
- The whereas clauses describe the day's origins in early 20th century race amity conventions and its promotion by groups such as the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly.
- The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize June 14, 2026, as Race Amity Day.”
“the concept of "amity," meaning friendship and goodwill, calls our communities to move beyond mere tolerance and toward meaningful relationships that foster unity, cooperation, and shared purpose”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
Topics
- Race Amity Day
- racial harmony
- Georgia House resolution
- civic observance