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title: HR 56. Bryan Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize
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cite_as: HR 56, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-01-27
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bill_number: HR 56
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-01-27
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Jesse Petrea
  - Ron Stephens
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  - Bryan County
  - legislative recognition
  - Georgia House resolution
  - Fort Stewart
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# HR 56. Bryan Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2025; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 56
By: Representatives Petrea of the 166th and Stephens of the 164th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development
Authority of Bryan County, Bryan Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the rich history
and remarkable contributions of Bryan County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, created on December 19, 1793, and named after American Revolutionary War
partisan Jonathan Bryan, Bryan County is located less than 30 minutes from Savannah-Hilton
Head International Airport and the Port of Savannah; and
WHEREAS, Bryan County is unique in that one-third of the community is occupied by Fort
Stewart, the largest army installation east of the Mississippi River and home of the 3rd
Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pembroke serves as the county seat and offers residents a rural
setting in the northern portion of the county, while the City of Richmond Hill covers the
southern end of the county and rests on the Georgia coast; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the county's rapid population growth is largely attributed to its top-performing
public school system, which attracts and supports families seeking high-quality education for
their children; and
WHEREAS, the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce serves as a recognized leader in
promoting business, economic and community development, and public policies that balance
economic prosperity with quality of life; and
WHEREAS, with its thriving communities, rich history, and outstanding growth, Bryan
County exemplifies the values of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol.
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

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A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol, honoring Bryan County's history, growth, and community organizations.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-27)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-01-27)
- Sponsors: Jesse Petrea, Ron Stephens
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69516

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr56.md?full=1