Georgia CommonsHR 58: Gwinnett Chamber 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 Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol, honoring the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and its work supporting businesses in Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It designates January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol, praising the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its history since 1947, its membership size, its national accreditation, and its recent facility renovation. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or requirements. It simply directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the chamber, as a formal gesture of recognition from the legislature.
What the bill does
- Formally designates January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol.
- Recognizes the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's history, membership numbers, and national accreditation.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chamber.
- Extends the House's best wishes for the chamber's continued growth, but creates no legal obligations or funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and its leadership. It has no binding effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial designation and the Clerk's administrative task.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it does not change any law, spend money, or create obligations. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to a business organization's history and community role.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes January 28, 2025 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and wishes the chamber continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recites the chamber's history, membership figures, awards, and leadership but has no operative legal effect.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and extend best wishes for the continued growth, development, and success of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
- Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Gwinnett County
- chamber of commerce
- state capitol recognition