Georgia CommonsSR 1043: America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates April 1, 2026 as America 250 Day at the state capitol, marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Georgia's role in national history.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes April 1, 2026, as America 250 Day at the state capitol, ahead of the actual 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The bulk of the text is a series of 'whereas' clauses describing Georgia's history and contributions to the United States, including its founding as the 13th colony, its role in ratifying the Constitution, notable Georgians like Martin Luther King Jr. and Jimmy Carter, and the state's economic and cultural standing. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It has no enforcement mechanism and creates no new rules or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally designates April 1, 2026 as America 250 Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Senate itself and the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must distribute copies. It has symbolic relevance to the general public and press interested in Georgia's history and the America 250 anniversary events.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not alter any Georgian's rights, obligations, or taxes. Its main real-world effect is a formal, publicized recognition of a date tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, distributed to the public and press.
Key provisions
- Recognizes April 1, 2026 as 'America 250 Day' at the state capitol, tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
- Includes a series of whereas clauses recounting Georgia history, including its founding in 1732, statehood in 1788, and notable historical figures.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“Recognizing April 1, 2026, as America 250 Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.”
“the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
Topics
- state history
- ceremonial resolution
- America 250th anniversary
- Georgia Senate