Georgia CommonsHR 327: Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce; Clayton County Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Clayton County's government and two local chambers of commerce and marks February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it commends the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce for their work supporting local business and community leadership. The resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol, an annual event where chamber members meet with state lawmakers to discuss issues important to their businesses and county. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honored organizations.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce for their leadership.
- Designates February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honored groups.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce, along with their members who visit the state capitol to meet with legislators during Clayton County Day.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but publicly recognizes the role these organizations play in Clayton County's business community and formalizes an annual event connecting local business leaders with state lawmakers.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the history and mission of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1953, and the ATL Airport Chamber, founded over 72 years ago.
- It references leadership programs including Elevate ATL and Leadership Clayton, a ten-month program that has trained over 975 leaders since 1972.
- The resolving clause commends the three organizations and officially recognizes February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the honored organizations.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber on their distinguished leadership and recognize February 6, 2025, as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- Clayton County
- chamber of commerce
- state capitol recognition
- local government