HR 913: Juneteenth Atlanta; 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Juneteenth Atlanta, a nonprofit that organizes one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the world. It highlights the organization's history, including its growth from a local event into a major cultural festival, its community programming such as parades, family reunions, and cultural markets, and its participation in a 2024 White House celebration. The resolution notes that the 13th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival will take place June 14-15, 2025, at Piedmont Park with the themes 'Reparations Over Everything' and 'True Identity = True Freedom.' It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. It simply directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Juneteenth Atlanta as a formal record of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Juneteenth Atlanta for its 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival and its broader community work.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Juneteenth Atlanta.
• Extends the House's best wishes for a successful 2025 festival at Piedmont Park.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement only.

This resolution primarily affects Juneteenth Atlanta as an organization, its organizers, and festival participants. It has no direct legal or regulatory effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial honor rather than binding legislation.

While the resolution carries no legal weight, it represents official state recognition of a large, long-running cultural event and the organization behind it, which can be meaningful for community visibility and local pride around the annual Piedmont Park festival.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Juneteenth Atlanta's history, growth, and community impact, including its 2020 rally and 2021 record-breaking festival.
• It notes the 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival will be held June 14-15, 2025, at Piedmont Park with stated themes.
• It references Juneteenth Atlanta's 2024 invitation to the White House by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation.
• The resolving clause formally commends Juneteenth Atlanta and wishes the festival success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Juneteenth Atlanta.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor

• Juneteenth
• Atlanta events
• cultural celebrations
• Piedmont Park
• Georgia legislature honors