HR 2118: City of College Park; 130th anniversary; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the City of College Park's 130th anniversary. It recounts the city's history, including its origins as ancestral land of the Muskogee (Creek) Nation, its location at the headwaters of the Flint River, the arrival of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad, its formal incorporation on December 16, 1891, the creation of the College Park Historic District, and the growth of Candler Field into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House formally commemorate the anniversary and extend well wishes to the city's residents, and it directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally commemorates the 130th anniversary of the City of College Park's incorporation on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites historical background about the city, including its founding population, railroad history, historic district, and airport growth.
• Extends the House's best wishes to College Park residents for future health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily concerns the City of College Park and its residents, who are being honored. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal effect and does not change any Georgia statute, funding, or regulation. Its main practical effect is an official record of recognition from the state legislature, which may be shared publicly by the city or media.

• The whereas clauses recount College Park's history, including its 1891 incorporation and growth around the Atlanta and West Point Railroad.
• The resolving clause formally commemorates the 130th anniversary and extends well wishes to residents.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• City of College Park
• legislative commemoration
• local history
• Georgia House resolutions