HR 214: Americus-Sumter County; Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recounts the history of Sumter County and the City of Americus, including their founding in the early 1830s, their agricultural production, local colleges, the Habitat for Humanity headquarters, and ties to former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The resolution formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its contributions to Georgia and designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its contributions to the State of Georgia.
• Designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic recognition.

This mainly affects residents and local officials of Americus and Sumter County, who receive formal recognition, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives Americus-Sumter County official recognition from the state legislature and marks a specific day for local pride and public acknowledgment at the capitol.

• The whereas clauses recount Sumter County's 1831 founding and Americus's 1832 establishment as county seat.
• The whereas clauses note historical and economic ties, including Souther Field's aviation history, Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight, and local agriculture.
• The resolved clause commends Americus-Sumter County and designates February 19, 2025 as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)Primary sponsor
• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)

• Americus-Sumter County
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia history
• ceremonial resolution