Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 506: Cohen's of Alma; 100th anniversary; recognize
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Cohen's of Alma, a Bacon County retail store, for reaching its 100th anniversary and its long history of family ownership and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Cohen's of Alma, a retail store in Alma, Georgia, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, tracing its history from its founding by Nathan Cohen in 1924 through generations of the Cohen family running the business. The resolution recounts the store's history, including its founding after Nathan Cohen immigrated to the United States in 1913, its expansions in 1967 and after 1997, and its role in the Alma-Bacon County community. It formally commends the Cohen family for a century of service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Cohen's of Alma for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Cohen's of Alma on its 100th anniversary as a business.
- Commends the Cohen family for a century of service to the Alma-Bacon County community.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the business's continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cohen's of Alma.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Cohen's of Alma and the Cohen family, who own and have operated the store since 1924. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the business.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is purely symbolic and civic, marking a milestone for a long-running family business in Bacon County.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the history of Cohen's of Alma, from its founding by Nathan Cohen in 1924 to expansions under later generations of the Cohen family.
- The resolving clause formally recognizes and commends the business and family on the store's 100th anniversary.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Cohen's of Alma.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Cohen's of Alma on its 100th anniversary, commend the Cohen family for their century of dedication to the Alma-Bacon County community, and extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Bacon County
- local business history
- Alma Georgia