--- title: HR 422. DeKalb Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr422 cite_as: HR 422, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr422 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr422.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr422/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70886 date: 2025-02-26 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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DeKalb Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize ## Text House Resolution 422 By: Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Tran of the 80th, Lewis-Ward of the 115th, Draper of the 90th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone of Georgia's cultural and economic landscape; and WHEREAS, covering 269 square miles, DeKalb County is strategically positioned between Atlanta and Athens, serving as a key corridor for commerce, education, and innovation along Georgia's Continental Divide; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is home to world-class educational institutions, including Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Georgia Piedmont Technical College, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education and workforce development; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County serves as a global hub for healthcare and scientific research, housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, while also contributing to Grady Hospital's mission of accessible and high-quality healthcare; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most diverse communities, representing over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, which enriches the county's cultural, economic, and social fabric; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County is an economic powerhouse, leading in technology, film and entertainment, logistics, and advanced manufacturing while also being home to Georgia's second-busiest airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, the first African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, the county continues to set the standard for strong governance and economic prosperity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 recognizes February 26, 2025 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law; it is a ceremonial statement praising DeKalb County's history since its founding in 1822, its universities and hospitals, its diversity, its economy, and its county government leadership. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press, which is the only concrete action it requires. ### What it does - Formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol in a ceremonial House resolution. - Highlights DeKalb County's institutions, including Emory University, the CDC, Emory Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, without creating any new legal obligations for them. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Creates no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill. ### Who it affects The resolution mainly affects DeKalb County's government and residents symbolically, along with institutions it names such as Emory University, the CDC, and Grady Hospital. It has no direct legal or financial effect on individuals, businesses, or agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it carries no enforceable requirements or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a public recognition of DeKalb County's history and leadership, distributed by the House Clerk to the public and press. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size, location, and role as a hub for education, healthcare, and commerce. - The resolved clause formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's history and diversity. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-26) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-26) - Sponsors: Karla Drenner, Viola Davis, Long Tran, Regina Lewis-Ward, Saira Draper, Shea Roberts - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70886 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr422.md?full=1