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title: SR 119. Monroe County Day; recognize February 6, 2025
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id: 2025-2026/sr119
cite_as: SR 119, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-02-05
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bill_number: SR 119
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: Senate
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-05
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - John Kennedy
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  - Monroe County
  - ceremonial resolution
  - Georgia Senate
  - community recognition
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# SR 119. Monroe County Day; recognize February 6, 2025

## Text

Senate Resolution 119
By: Senator Kennedy of the 18th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 6, 2025, as Monroe County Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Monroe County, Georgia, was founded in 1821 and named after James Monroe,
a founding father and the fifth President of the United States; and
WHEREAS, with the City of Forsyth serving as its seat, Monroe County covers 395 square
miles and has a population of over 27,000 people; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is home to outdoor tourist attractions such as the
Chattahoochee National Forest, High Falls State Park, and Lake Juliette; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Commission is dutifully and effectively performing its role
as the elected legislative body of Monroe County by faithfully identifying and executing
short-term and long-term goals, demonstrating exceptional leadership, and working hard to
ensure that Monroe County continues to be a staple community in middle Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is working to develop and apply
new ideas, techniques, and technologies to generate and improve productivity levels, fiscal
sustainability, business development, job growth, and quality of life within Monroe County;
and
WHEREAS, established in 2001, Leadership Monroe hosts annual classes to cultivate strong
community leaders by connecting a diverse group of individuals, equipping them with the
skills and knowledge to address local challenges, and fostering relationships that drive
progress in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the program begins with a retreat introducing participants to their team,
followed by monthly meetings across Monroe County that explore critical community issues
and facilitate engagement with government leaders and chamber events; and
WHEREAS, each class undertakes a community project, with the 2025 class raising funds
for Monroe County Special Olympics and volunteering at the event by providing lunch,
t-shirts, and tents representing various schools; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Monroe County are justly proud of their community, its past, and
its numerous contributions to the state, and it is only fitting and proper to recognize this
exemplary county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Monroe
County Chamber of Commerce.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-05)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-05)
- Sponsors: John Kennedy
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69857

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr119.md?full=1