HR 999: Georgia citizens, cities, and counties; remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; urge

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives asks all Georgians, along with local cities and counties, to recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which falls on July 4, 2026. It recalls Georgia's role in the founding, noting the three Georgia delegates who signed the Declaration, and calls the anniversary a milestone worth solemn recognition and celebration. The resolution encourages Georgians to study the Declaration's principles, honor the nation's founders, take part in civic education, and strengthen communities through shared celebration. It also encourages cities and counties to organize commemorative events, historical displays, and educational programs. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Urges Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
• Encourages Georgians to study the Declaration's principles and honor the memory of the nation's founders.
• Encourages civic education, democratic participation, and community bonding through shared celebration of the anniversary.
• Encourages municipalities and counties to organize commemorative events, historical displays, and educational programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution addresses all Georgia citizens, as well as city and county governments across the state, encouraging them to participate in commemorative and educational activities marking the nation's 250th anniversary.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it creates no legal requirements or funding. Its practical effect is to formally encourage Georgians and local governments to hold events and educational programs around the July 4, 2026 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• The resolution recounts the history of the Declaration of Independence and Georgia's three signers: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton.
• The House resolves to urge citizens, cities, and counties to honor the anniversary through commemorative activities, education, and celebrations.
• The House further resolves to encourage Georgians to study the Declaration's principles and engage in civic education and democratic participation.
• The House further resolves to encourage municipalities and counties to organize commemorative events, displays, and educational programs.
• The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-12House Passed/Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House Third Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-05House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
4. 2026-01-14House Second Readers (House)
5. 2026-01-13House First Readers (House)
6. 2026-01-12House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)

1. PassedHouse voteFebruary 12, 2026

   160 yea, 0 nay (3 not voting, 12 absent)

   Adopt: House Vote #507

• Declaration of Independence anniversary
• civic education
• Georgia history
• commemorative events