--- title: HR 451. Caterpillar Inc.; 100th anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr451 cite_as: HR 451, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr451 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr451.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr451/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71035 date: 2025-02-28 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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Caterpillar Inc.; 100th anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 451 By: Representatives Gaines of the 120th, Wiedower of the 121st, Rhodes of the 124th, Frye of the 122nd, Persinger of the 119th, and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Caterpillar Inc. on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, this year, Caterpillar Inc. celebrates a century of industry leadership, innovation, excellence, and remarkable contributions to infrastructure, manufacturing, and technological advancement; and WHEREAS, founded on April 15, 1925, Caterpillar Inc. originated from the pioneering work of Benjamin Holt and C.L. Best, whose vision revolutionized track-type tractor technology and laid the foundation for one of the most recognizable brands in heavy equipment; and WHEREAS, Caterpillar Inc. has grown from its humble beginnings into a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, with operations spanning countless industries and markets worldwide; and WHEREAS, the company has maintained a significant presence in the United States, including its headquarters in Irving, Texas, and multiple facilities across Georgia that support jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson; and WHEREAS, throughout its history, Caterpillar Inc. has remained dedicated to its core values of integrity, teamwork, and sustainability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, responsible business practices, and environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, as Caterpillar Inc. embarks on its next century, it remains committed to advancing technology, driving sustainable solutions, and supporting communities through economic investment and philanthropic initiatives; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this extraordinary company, which has played an integral role in shaping industries and communities for a century, be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate Caterpillar Inc. upon the grand occasion of its 100th anniversary, commend its exemplary industry achievements and contributions, and extend best wishes for its continued success. 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 Caterpillar Inc. ## 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 Caterpillar Inc. on its 100th anniversary and recognizes its manufacturing operations and jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson, Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Caterpillar Inc., the heavy equipment manufacturer, on the 100th anniversary of its founding on April 15, 1925 by Benjamin Holt and C.L. Best. The resolution recounts the company's growth from track-type tractor technology into a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, turbines, and locomotives. It notes Caterpillar's headquarters in Irving, Texas, and its facilities in Georgia supporting jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson. The House formally congratulates and commends the company and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Caterpillar Inc. ### What it does - Formally congratulates Caterpillar Inc. on the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1925. - Commends the company's history, industry achievements, and contributions to manufacturing and technology. - Notes Caterpillar's facilities in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson, Georgia and the jobs they support. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Caterpillar Inc. ### Who it affects This mainly affects Caterpillar Inc. as a symbolic honoree. It also touches the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy, and indirectly acknowledges Caterpillar employees at the company's Georgia facilities in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law, taxes, or funding. Its practical impact is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment of Caterpillar's business presence and job creation in several Georgia communities. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Caterpillar's founding on April 15, 1925 and its growth into a global equipment and engine manufacturer. - The whereas clauses identify Caterpillar's Georgia operations supporting jobs in Griffin, Atlanta, Athens, and Patterson. - The resolving clause has the House congratulate and commend Caterpillar Inc. and extend best wishes for its continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Caterpillar Inc. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-28) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-28) - Sponsors: Houston Gaines, Marcus Wiedower, Trey Rhodes, Spencer Frye, Holt Persinger, Rob Clifton - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71035 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr451.md?full=1