Georgia CommonsSR 119: Monroe County Day; recognize February 6, 2025
Last action February 5, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol, honoring the county's history, leadership, and community programs.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol, highlighting the county's founding in 1821, its attractions like High Falls State Park and Lake Juliette, and the work of the Monroe County Commission and Chamber of Commerce. The resolution also praises Leadership Monroe, a community leadership program started in 2001, and notes its 2025 class's fundraising and volunteer work for the Monroe County Special Olympics. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce for distribution.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Expresses the Senate's official praise for Monroe County's history, leadership, and community organizations.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
- Does not create any new law, funding, or enforceable requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects Monroe County's government, its Chamber of Commerce, and the Leadership Monroe program by giving them public recognition. It has no direct legal or financial effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
While the resolution does not change any law or provide funding, it gives Monroe County an official day of recognition at the state capitol, which can be used for local pride, publicity, and honoring community organizations and volunteers.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Monroe County's founding in 1821 and its naming after President James Monroe.
- It resolves that the Senate recognizes February 6, 2025 as Monroe County Day at the state capitol and offers well wishes.
- It further resolves that the Secretary of the Senate must provide a copy of the resolution to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 6, 2025, as Monroe County Day at the state capitol and express sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
Topics
- Monroe County
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- community recognition