Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 863: The Georgia Cup Day; April 6, 2025; The Georgia Cup's 28th anniversary; recognize
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 6, 2025 as The Georgia Cup Day, marking the 28th anniversary of a charity golf competition hosted by the Golf Club of Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes April 6, 2025 as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrates the 28th anniversary of The Georgia Cup, a golf competition organized by the Golf Club of Georgia between the reigning United States and British Amateur golf champions. The resolution notes that the event raises money for Folds of Honor, a charity, and highlights the sportsmanship of past champions. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Golf Club of Georgia and event participants. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally designates April 6, 2025 as The Georgia Cup Day in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Celebrates the 28th anniversary of The Georgia Cup golf competition organized by the Golf Club of Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Golf Club of Georgia and event participants.
- Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly concerns the Golf Club of Georgia, participants in The Georgia Cup golf competition, and the charity Folds of Honor, which benefits from the event's fundraising. It has no direct legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a charitable golf event and its supporters, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose any new requirement on anyone in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolution states the House of Representatives recognizes April 6, 2025 as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrates the event's 28th anniversary.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the Golf Club of Georgia and its participants.
- It references the event's charitable purpose, noting proceeds benefit Folds of Honor.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize April 6, 2025, as The Georgia Cup Day and celebrate The Georgia Cup's 28th anniversary.”
“The Georgia Cup provides a unique golf competition and is a charitable fundraising event benefiting Folds of Honor”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Chuck Martin (R, HD-49)
- Todd Jones (R, HD-25)
- Jan Jones (R, HD-47)
Topics
- Georgia Cup
- golf
- ceremonial resolution
- charity fundraising