Georgia CommonsHR 56: Bryan Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize
Last action January 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol, honoring Bryan County's history, growth, and community organizations.
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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 designates January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol, an honor presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Bryan County. The resolution recites facts about Bryan County: its founding in 1793, its location near Savannah, its relationship with Fort Stewart army base, its two main cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, and its status as Georgia's fastest-growing county after the 2020 census. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution. It does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.
Who it affects
Bryan County, Georgia, including the cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of Bryan County, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians outside a ceremonial recognition. Its main practical impact is a public acknowledgment of Bryan County at the state capitol and distribution of the resolution to the press and public.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Bryan County's founding in 1793 and its naming after Jonathan Bryan.
- It notes Fort Stewart occupies about one-third of the county and is the largest army installation east of the Mississippi River.
- It states Bryan County was the fastest-growing county in Georgia after the last census, with a 48 percent population increase from 2010 to 2020.
- The resolving clause designates January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
“Bryan County was named the fastest-growing county in Georgia following the last census, experiencing a population increase of 48 percent between 2010 and 2020”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
Topics
- Bryan County
- legislative recognition
- Georgia House resolution
- Fort Stewart