House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 762: Atlanta Apartment Association; 50th anniversary; recognize
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes and commends the Atlanta Apartment Association on its 50th anniversary, honoring its role in the state's multifamily housing industry.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring the Atlanta Apartment Association, which has represented housing providers and professionals in the multifamily housing industry since 1975. The resolution recites the group's history, including its work promoting quality and affordable housing, supporting professional development, and advocating for housing policy in Georgia. It also notes that Association members have contributed more than 140 million meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank through a long-running philanthropic partnership. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends the Association and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the group.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Apartment Association for its 50 years of service in Georgia's housing industry.
- Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes to the Association for continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Association.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Atlanta Apartment Association and its members, who represent housing providers and professionals in the multifamily housing industry. It has no binding legal effect on other Georgians, tenants, or housing regulations.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It does not change housing law, funding, or tenant rights in Georgia; it simply gives official recognition to an industry association's anniversary and charitable work.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the Association's founding in 1975 and its role representing multifamily housing providers in Georgia.
- It cites the Association's philanthropic contribution of over 140 million meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
- The resolving clause formally commends the Association for its contributions and wishes it continued success.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Association.
From the bill
“the members of the Association have contributed more than 140 million meals to the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its decades-long philanthropic partnership”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-47)
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
Topics
- Atlanta Apartment Association
- housing industry
- legislative commendation
- multifamily housing