Georgia CommonsSR 174: Macon Day; recognize February 19, 2025
Last action February 12, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 19, 2025 as Macon Day at the state capitol and honors Leadership Macon on its 46th anniversary.
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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 designates February 19, 2025 as Macon Day at the state capitol and commends Leadership Macon, a year-long civic leadership training program run through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. The resolution recounts the program's history, noting it began in 1979 when Charles Jay and Bob Hatcher brought together 25 local leaders, and that it was formally organized as an unincorporated association in 1984. It states Leadership Macon has more than 1,600 alumni. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to Leadership Macon, but it does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 19, 2025 as Macon Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Leadership Macon for its work developing community leaders in Macon and Bibb County.
- Congratulates Leadership Macon on reaching its 46th anniversary as a program.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Leadership Macon.
Who it affects
This mainly affects Leadership Macon, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, and its alumni network, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate. It has no direct legal or financial effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical consequences: it gives Leadership Macon and its members formal recognition from the state legislature, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 19, 2025 as Macon Day at the state capitol and commends Leadership Macon's community work.
- The resolution congratulates the organization on its 46th anniversary.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Leadership Macon.
From the bill
“Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Macon Day at the state capitol and commending and congratulating Leadership Macon; and for other purposes.”
“Leadership Macon boasts over 1,600 alumni and celebrates its 46th anniversary as it continues to encourage everyone to Choose Macon.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- David Lucas (D, SD-026)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Macon
- community leadership
- Georgia Senate