--- title: SR 1047. City of Hapeville; recognize and commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1047 cite_as: SR 1047, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1047 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1047.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1047/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74441 date: 2026-03-27 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1046.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1048.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1047.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 1047 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-27 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Nan Orrock - Elena Parent - Donzella James - Ed Harbison - RaShaun Kemp - Kim Jackson - Sonya Halpern - Josh McLaurin text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR1047/2025 upstream_id: 2138436 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Hapeville - legislative commendation - Georgia Senate resolution - local history --- # SR 1047. City of Hapeville; recognize and commend ## Text Senate Resolution 1047 By: Senators Orrock of the 36th, Parent of the 44th, James of the 28th, Harbison of the 15th, Kemp of the 38th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the City of Hapeville; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, 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 world's busiest airport, and it is home to approximately 6,500 residents; and WHEREAS, founded in the late 19th century as a railroad and industrial hub, Hapeville has deep roots in transportation and manufacturing that played a significant role in shaping the economic growth of the Atlanta region and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the City of Hapeville was once home to the Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, a landmark of Georgia's industrial history, which has been thoughtfully re-imagined as the Porsche Cars North America Headquarters, symbolizing the city's ability to honor its past while embracing innovation and global economic leadership; and WHEREAS, over time, Hapeville has evolved into a thriving center for arts, culture, and creative place-making while preserving the close-knit character and civic pride of a hometown community; and WHEREAS, the City of Hapeville is widely recognized for its walkable downtown, historic neighborhoods, and its support of one of the most robust public art initiatives of any small city in the nation, with murals, sculptures, and artistic installations woven throughout the community to reflect its unique identity and shared sense of place; and WHEREAS, Hapeville regularly hosts festivals, concerts, and cultural events that bring residents and visitors together and exemplify the city's spirit of engagement, collaboration, and connection; and WHEREAS, as part of the Atlanta Aerotropolis, the City of Hapeville is uniquely positioned at the intersection of history and growth, leveraging its strategic location while investing in forward-looking initiatives that enhance economic opportunity, community vitality, and quality of life for its residents; and WHEREAS, the citizens and leadership of the City of Hapeville continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and responsible growth that contributes to the overall strength of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hapeville. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its history, culture, and role in the Atlanta region. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-27) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-27) - Sponsors: Nan Orrock, Elena Parent, Donzella James, Ed Harbison, RaShaun Kemp, Kim Jackson, Sonya Halpern, Josh McLaurin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74441 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1047.md?full=1