--- title: HR 365. Georgia Association of Manufacturers; 125th anniversary of its formation; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr365 cite_as: HR 365, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr365 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr365.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr365/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70692 date: 2025-02-21 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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Georgia Association of Manufacturers; 125th anniversary of its formation; recognize ## Text House Resolution 365 By: Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Gaines of the 120th, Jones of the 47th, Efstration of the 104th, and Burchett of the 176th A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Georgia Association of Manufacturers on the 125th anniversary of its formation; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) was founded in 1900 as the Georgia Industrial Association; and WHEREAS, at its first annual meeting in May 1901, G. Gunby Jordan, president of the Eagle and Phenix Mill in Columbus, offered a benediction, stating, "I wish this newborn Association Godspeed in its mission for the financial betterment of all the institutions which compose it, for the developing and cementing of closer ties of friendship . . . for the one glorious purpose – the betterment of mankind"; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Industrial Association became the Cotton Manufacturers of Georgia in 1912 then was later renamed the Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association in 1960; and WHEREAS, in 2007, the Association expanded its membership scope to represent all companies engaged in manufacturing within the State of Georgia, eventually becoming known as the Georgia Association of Manufacturers in 2011; and WHEREAS, from its beginning to this day, the Association has served its membership as a unifying entity that has contributed substantially to the growth and development of an industry of essential importance to the economic and social prosperity of this great state; and WHEREAS, GAM has served and continues to serve proudly, ethically, and in a nonpartisan manner as the voice of the manufacturing industry on matters of public policy at the state capitol, the Georgia Public Service Commission, and other state agencies; and WHEREAS, GAM also serves its growing roster of members by providing thought leadership on critical issues, hosting numerous forums to discuss developments of interest and best practices, creating workforce solutions, promoting modern manufacturing as a compelling career choice, and providing research and intelligence to members to support their success in the global marketplace; and WHEREAS, Georgia is home to approximately 10,000 manufacturers who employ 435,000 people, including many in rural Georgia, provide jobs with above-average wages and benefits, and support numerous businesses outside the manufacturing sector; and WHEREAS, the manufacturing industry generated total output for the State of Georgia in 2023 of $77.2 billion, accounting for 9.6 percent of Georgia's total gross state product; and WHEREAS, GAM continues to provide critical representation and thought leadership as manufacturers and their employees help move our state into a more technologically advanced future, ensuring that Georgia is a great place in which to invest in manufacturing, to work, to live, and to raise our families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate the Georgia Association of Manufacturers upon its 125th anniversary and wish GAM and the industry it serves a bright future with "one glorious purpose"–the betterment of humankind. 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 the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. ## 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 congratulates the Georgia Association of Manufacturers on the 125th anniversary of its founding and recognizes its role in the state's manufacturing industry. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: Bruce Williamson, Houston Gaines, Jan Jones, Chuck Efstration, James Burchett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70692 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr365.md?full=1