Georgia CommonsSR 103: Georgia Children & Youth Day; recognize March 18, 2025
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 18, 2025 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol, honoring the state's more than 2.5 million young residents.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It states that Georgia has more than 2.5 million residents under age 18 and notes improvements in the high school graduation rate, rising from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 79.2 percent in 2016. The resolution formally designates March 18, 2025 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol. It calls on all Georgians to recognize and celebrate the achievements and potential of the state's youth, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Designates March 18, 2025 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Formally states the Senate's recognition of the achievements and potential of Georgia's more than 2.5 million children and youth.
- Encourages all Georgia citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the state's youngest residents.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution symbolically concerns Georgia's more than 2.5 million residents under 18, along with their families, schools, and communities. It also directs an administrative task to the Secretary of the Senate, but it creates no legal obligations for any other group.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main effect is a symbolic one: an official day of recognition at the capitol meant to highlight the wellbeing and achievements of Georgia's youth.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite statistics on Georgia's youth population and rising high school graduation rates as background for the resolution.
- The resolved clause designates March 18, 2025 as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“recognize March 18, 2025, as Georgia Children & Youth Day at the state capitol as well as encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the achievements and potential of Georgia's youngest residents”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
Topics
- children and youth
- Georgia Senate resolution
- state capitol observance
- education