--- title: HR 2034. United States of America; 250th anniversary; honoring the nation's enduring legacy of freedom, unity, and civic engagement; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2034 cite_as: HR 2034, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2034 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2034.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2034/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74652 date: 2026-03-31 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/hr2033.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2035.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2034.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 2034 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-31 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Karla Drenner text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2034/2025 upstream_id: 2140236 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - American history - civic engagement - 250th anniversary - commemorative resolution --- # HR 2034. United States of America; 250th anniversary; honoring the nation's enduring legacy of freedom, unity, and civic engagement; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2034 By: Representative Drenner of the 85th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and honoring the nation's enduring legacy of freedom, unity, and civic engagement; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the Semiquincentennial of the United States, commemorating 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence following the passage of the Lee Resolution by the Second Continental Congress in 1776; and WHEREAS, throughout the nation's history, milestone anniversaries have provided opportunities for reflection, unity, and celebration, including the Centennial in 1876, the Sesquicentennial in 1926, and the Bicentennial in 1976, each marked by nationwide observances that brought communities together in recognition of the nation's founding principles; and WHEREAS, the Bicentennial celebration of 1976 remains a defining moment for many Americans, as communities across the country participated in parades, educational programs, and cultural events that deepened public appreciation for the nation's heritage; and WHEREAS, such commemorations have inspired continued efforts to preserve the nation's historic buildings, sites, and landscapes, recognizing that these places serve as tangible connections to the ideals, history, and shared experiences that define the American story; and WHEREAS, the Semiquincentennial offers an opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the nation's history, celebrate its progress, and renew their commitment to civic participation and public service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America and encourage citizens to participate in commemorative activities that honor the nation's history and promote unity and civic engagement. 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 recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, known as the Semiquincentennial, and encourages citizens to take part in commemorative activities. ### Plain-language summary This House resolution marks July 4, 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, called the Semiquincentennial. It recalls earlier national milestone celebrations, including the Centennial in 1876, the Sesquicentennial in 1926, and the Bicentennial in 1976, and notes how those events brought communities together and encouraged preservation of historic sites. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply has the Georgia House of Representatives recognize and celebrate the anniversary and encourage Georgians to join in commemorative activities honoring the nation's history and promoting unity and civic engagement. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes July 4, 2026 as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, called the Semiquincentennial. - Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in commemorative activities honoring the nation's history and promoting unity and civic engagement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. - Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties since it is a symbolic resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives itself and the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies. It also speaks broadly to all Georgia citizens by encouraging their participation in anniversary commemorations. ### Why it matters Because this is a symbolic resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement encouraging Georgians to take part in events marking the nation's 250th anniversary. ### Key provisions - Whereas clauses describe the historical background of the Semiquincentennial and past milestone anniversaries in 1876, 1926, and 1976. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary and encourage civic participation. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Karla Drenner - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74652 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2034.md?full=1