--- title: HR 724. Historic Norcross Business Association; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr724 cite_as: HR 724, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71682 date: 2025-03-25 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr723.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr725.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 724 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-25 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Arlene Beckles - Ruwa Romman - Dewey McClain - Segun Adeyina - Marvin Lim - Jasmine Clark text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR724/2025 upstream_id: 2014661 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Norcross - local business advocacy - community organizations - commendation resolution --- # HR 724. Historic Norcross Business Association; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3458 House Resolution 724 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Romman of the 97th, McClain of the 109th, Adeyina of the 110th, Lim of the 98th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Historic Norcross Business Assoc iation; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Historic Norcross Business Association (HNBA), a 501(c)(3) organization,3 was formally established in March 2019 and has since become a p ivotal force in fostering4 the prosperity and growth of Norcross' Historic District by amplifying the collective voice5 of local businesses; and6 WHEREAS, the HNBA represents the common business interests of t he Historic District,7 which is composed of local, family-owned businesses that preserve and build upon the city's8 rich history, ensuring the district's cultural and economic vitality; and9 WHEREAS, the HNBA actively engages with the Norcross City Counc il, the Downtown10 Development Authority, and city officials to promote collaborat ion and strategic11 development efforts that support the district's continued success; and12 WHEREAS, the HNBA is dedicated to strengthening the community b y organizing and13 hosting numerous free, family-friendly events throughout the ye ar, including Irish Fest,14 Witches Night Out, and the Victorian Christmas Village; and15 H. R. 724 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3458 WHEREAS, recognizing the importance of a unified and strategic online presence, the16 HNBA has branded itself as "The Heart of Norcross," creating an online hub through17 theheartofnorcross.com and social media platforms to promote lo cal businesses and18 community events; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le association be20 appropriately honored during this special time.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend the Historic Nor cross Business23 Association for its outstanding contributions to the Historic D istrict of Norcross, its24 dedication to business advocacy, and its unwavering commitment to community engagement25 as well as extend best wishes for continued success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the28 Historic Norcross Business Association.29 H. R. 724 - 2 - ## 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 commends the Historic Norcross Business Association for its work supporting local businesses and community events in Norcross' Historic District. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Historic Norcross Business Association (HNBA), a nonprofit organization formed in 2019 that represents local, family-owned businesses in Norcross' Historic District. The resolution describes the HNBA's work engaging with the Norcross City Council, the Downtown Development Authority, and city officials, as well as its role hosting free community events such as Irish Fest, Witches Night Out, and the Victorian Christmas Village. It formally recognizes and commends the group for its business advocacy and community engagement, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Historic Norcross Business Association for its work supporting businesses in Norcross' Historic District. - States the House's appreciation for the group's collaboration with the Norcross City Council and Downtown Development Authority. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the association. - Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Historic Norcross Business Association and its member businesses in Norcross' Historic District. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor with no regulatory or funding impact. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition: the House formally acknowledges the association's community and business advocacy work and provides it a copy of the resolution for its records. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the HNBA's founding in March 2019 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and its role representing Historic District businesses. - The whereas clauses note the HNBA's engagement with the Norcross City Council, Downtown Development Authority, and city officials. - The whereas clauses cite specific community events organized by the HNBA, including Irish Fest, Witches Night Out, and the Victorian Christmas Village. - The resolving clause formally commends the HNBA for its contributions and extends best wishes for continued success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the HNBA. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Ruwa Romman, Dewey McClain, Segun Adeyina, Marvin Lim, Jasmine Clark - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71682 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr724.md?full=1