Georgia CommonsHR 2120: The Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation, economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; recognize
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian Kemp, Gwinnett County, and several state agencies for their roles in attracting a $2 billion biologics manufacturing investment to Georgia.
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In plain language
This House resolution recognizes the Rowen Foundation, a Gwinnett County innovation hub, along with Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance for their combined work on economic development and workforce training in Georgia. The resolution specifically praises these groups for helping attract UCB Inc.'s announced $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. Its only operative action is directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, and named state partners for economic development efforts in Georgia.
- Credits these groups with helping attract UCB Inc.'s announced $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility at the Rowen site in Gwinnett County.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
Who it affects
The named honorees, including the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County government, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance, receive formal recognition, but the resolution imposes no obligations on the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, spend any money, or create any program. Its significance is symbolic, marking the House's public acknowledgment of a major private investment and the partners involved in securing it.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe the Rowen Foundation as a knowledge community in Gwinnett County bringing together research institutions, universities, and industry leaders.
- Whereas clauses credit Governor Kemp and state partners with fostering a pro-business environment and workforce pipeline.
- The resolved clause commends the named organizations and officials for attracting UCB Inc.'s $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility.
- A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the recent announcement by UCB Inc. to establish a $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen, creating jobs and strengthening Georgia's economy”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
Topics
- economic development
- Gwinnett County
- workforce development
- state government recognition