HR 451: Caterpillar Inc.; 100th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to any law. It honors Caterpillar Inc., the heavy equipment manufacturer, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, noting the company's founding in 1925 and its growth into a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, turbines, and locomotives. The resolution highlights Caterpillar's presence in Georgia, including facilities that support jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Caterpillar Inc. as a keepsake. It does not create any new rights, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally congratulates Caterpillar Inc. on its 100th anniversary through a House resolution.
• Commends the company's history, industry achievements, and presence in Georgia communities such as Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Caterpillar Inc.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly affects Caterpillar Inc. and, by extension, its Georgia facilities and employees in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson, who are named as part of the company's presence in the state. No other groups face any legal or practical effect.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes a company with a manufacturing presence and jobs in several Georgia communities, on the occasion of a corporate milestone.

• The whereas clauses recount Caterpillar's founding in 1925 and its growth into a global manufacturer of heavy equipment and engines.
• The resolution notes Caterpillar's facilities supporting jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson, Georgia.
• The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Caterpillar Inc. and wish it continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Caterpillar Inc.

1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)
• Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)

• Caterpillar Inc.
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia manufacturing jobs
• corporate anniversary