Georgia CommonsHR 281: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®; commend
Last action February 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ahead of its February 2025 performances in the Atlanta area, recognizing the circus production's history and upcoming shows.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the circus production known as The Greatest Show On Earth, as it prepares to perform in the Atlanta area in February 2025. The resolution describes the show's history of more than 150 years and details the upcoming production, including its 75 performers from 18 nationalities and more than 50 circus acts. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that House members recognize and commend the production and wish it success during its Georgia shows. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States best wishes from House members for successful performances in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the production.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, the circus production performing in the Atlanta area, and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy for distribution. It has no regulatory effect on the public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It creates no new rules, funding, or obligations for Georgians, but it serves as an official, on-the-record welcome from the state legislature to a touring entertainment production performing in Georgia.
Key provisions
- Preamble (whereas clauses) describes the circus's history, the February 14-17 and 21-23 Atlanta-area performance dates, and details of the production such as 75 performers from 18 nationalities.
- Resolved clause formally commends Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and extends best wishes for successful shows in Georgia.
- Further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the production.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® upon their upcoming performances and extend best wishes for successful shows in Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
- Atlanta events
- circus performances