Georgia CommonsSR 1047: City of Hapeville; recognize and commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its history, culture, and role in the Atlanta region.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the City of Hapeville, a small city near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The resolution recounts Hapeville's history as a railroad and industrial hub, its transformation of the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant into the Porsche Cars North America Headquarters, and its growth into a center for arts, culture, and public art installations. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the Senate recognizes and commends Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and contributions to the state, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its history and cultural contributions.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a symbolic statement rather than binding legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of Hapeville, its Mayor and City Council, and by extension its roughly 6,500 residents. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government bodies.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it carries no practical or regulatory consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic, offering official state recognition of Hapeville's history and community identity.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hapeville's founding as a railroad and industrial hub and its location near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- The resolution notes the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant site is now the Porsche Cars North America Headquarters.
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and continued contributions.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Hapeville's Mayor and City Council.
From the bill
“the City of Hapeville is a historic and vibrant small city located just south of downtown Atlanta and adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport”
“the Senate that the members of this body recognize and commend the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and continued contributions to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
Topics
- Hapeville
- legislative commendation
- Georgia Senate resolution
- local history