HR 736: Clayton County Day; March 26, 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law or create any new program. Instead, it formally designates March 26, 2025 as Clayton County Day, citing the county's population size, its history dating to 1858, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton State University, Clayton County Public Schools, and its parks and economy. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. Its effect is symbolic recognition rather than a binding legal requirement, and it does not appropriate funding, impose duties, or alter any Georgia statute.

• Formally designates March 26, 2025 as Clayton County Day in a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites facts about Clayton County, including its population rank, history, airport, university, schools, and economy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution primarily affects Clayton County as a symbolic honoree, along with institutions it names such as Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton State University, Clayton County Public Schools, and Clayton Parks. It does not impose obligations on residents, businesses, or other governments.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it has no direct practical effect on residents or government operations. Its significance is symbolic, marking a day of recognition for Clayton County's history, institutions, and economic contributions to Georgia.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Clayton County's population rank, 1858 founding, and namesake Augustine Smith Clayton.
• It highlights Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton Parks' 25-plus parks, Clayton State University's degree programs, and Clayton County Public Schools.
• The resolving clause formally designates March 26, 2025 as Clayton County Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and the press.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-75)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-76)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-77)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-78)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-79)

• Clayton County
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• local recognition