HR 365: Georgia Association of Manufacturers; 125th anniversary of its formation; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM), which traces its history back to 1900 when it was founded as the Georgia Industrial Association. The text recounts the group's several name changes over the decades, including becoming the Cotton Manufacturers of Georgia in 1912, the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association in 1960, and finally the Georgia Association of Manufacturers in 2011 after expanding to represent all manufacturers in the state. The resolution highlights the size and economic impact of Georgia's manufacturing industry, citing about 10,000 manufacturers employing 435,000 people and $77.2 billion in output in 2023. It formally congratulates GAM on its anniversary and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Congratulates the Georgia Association of Manufacturers on the 125th anniversary of its 1900 founding as the Georgia Industrial Association.
• Recites the organization's history of name changes and its 2007 expansion to represent all Georgia manufacturers.
• States statistics about Georgia's manufacturing industry, including about 10,000 manufacturers, 435,000 jobs, and $77.2 billion in 2023 output.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Manufacturers.

This resolution primarily affects the Georgia Association of Manufacturers, which receives the formal congratulations. It also references Georgia's broader manufacturing industry and its roughly 435,000 employees, though it creates no legal obligations for them.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure does not alter any law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the manufacturers' association's history and economic contributions to the state.

• The whereas clauses trace GAM's history from its 1900 founding through several name changes to its current name adopted in 2011.
• The whereas clauses cite 2023 economic data showing about 10,000 Georgia manufacturers, 435,000 employees, and $77.2 billion in output.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates GAM on its 125th anniversary.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to GAM.

1. 2025-02-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-21House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• James Burchett (R, HD-176)

• manufacturing industry
• economic development
• state recognition
• Georgia House resolution