--- title: HR 249. Splash Festivals; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr249 cite_as: HR 249, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr249 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr249.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr249/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70233 date: 2025-02-11 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. 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Splash Festivals; commend ## Text House Resolution 249 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina of the 110th, Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th, Romman of the 97th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Splash Festivals; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, founded by Frances Schube and Cindy Flynn, Splash Festivals specializes in producing vibrant and engaging art events that promote the cities they represent, bringing together artisans, visitors, and local businesses in a mutual celebration of creativity and community; and WHEREAS, since its incorporation in 2009, Splash Festivals has organized and produced such outstanding experiences as the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, the Acworth Art Fest, the Chamblee Art Fest, the Dunwoody Art Festival, the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, the Norcross Art Splash Festival, and the Johns Creek Arts Festival; and WHEREAS, the Norcross Art Splash Festival, one of the largest annual events in the City of Norcross, first began in 2004 and has since grown into a major attraction, drawing large crowds from both within and outside the city while also supporting local businesses and fostering economic activity in downtown Norcross; and WHEREAS, the success of the Norcross Art Splash Festival is made possible through the dedication of more than 100 volunteers, many of whom are Norcross citizens, who generously contribute their time and effort to assist artisans, set up and break down booths, and welcome visitors with warmth and hospitality; and WHEREAS, Splash Festivals works in close collaboration with the City of Norcross, including the police department and city staff, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for festival attendees; and WHEREAS, through their unique approach to event planning, Splash Festivals has established a strong reputation for producing high-quality festivals that engage communities, attract thousands of visitors, and celebrate the spirit of the arts; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable company be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Splash Festivals for its many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Splash Festivals. ## 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 formally commends Splash Festivals, the company behind the Norcross Art Splash Festival and other city art festivals, for its contributions to communities across the state. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-11) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-11) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Dewey McClain, Ruwa Romman, Scott Holcomb - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70233 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr249.md?full=1