HR 249: Splash Festivals; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Splash Festivals, a company founded by Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn that has organized art festivals since 2009, including events in Brookhaven, Acworth, Chamblee, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Norcross, and Johns Creek. The resolution highlights the Norcross Art Splash Festival in particular, noting it began in 2004, draws large crowds, relies on more than 100 volunteers, and works with the City of Norcross police department and staff. The House resolves to recognize and commend the company and wishes it continued success, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Splash Festivals. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Splash Festivals for its work producing art festivals in Georgia cities.
• States the Georgia House's praise for the Norcross Art Splash Festival's volunteers and its cooperation with City of Norcross officials.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Splash Festivals.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

Splash Festivals and its founders, Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn, along with the City of Norcross, its police department, city staff, and the volunteers who help run the Norcross Art Splash Festival are named in the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a public expression of recognition. Its main real-world impact is a formal record of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives given to Splash Festivals and the communities it works with.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Splash Festivals' history since its 2009 incorporation and lists festivals it has produced across several Georgia cities.
• The whereas clauses specifically praise the Norcross Art Splash Festival, noting it began in 2004 and involves more than 100 volunteers.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Splash Festivals and wishes it continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Splash Festivals for distribution.

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• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)

• commendation resolution
• arts festivals
• Norcross
• Georgia House of Representatives