--- title: SR 234. Park Place Operations Inc.; honor collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr234 cite_as: SR 234, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr234 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr234.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr234/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70601 date: 2025-02-21 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. 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Park Place Operations Inc.; honor ## Text Senate Resolution 234 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Harrell of the 40th, Kemp of the 38th, Parent of the 44th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Park Place Operations Inc. upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc., originally known as Parking Company of America, has been a foundational part of the Atlanta community since its founding and incorporation on July 22, 1974, providing invaluable parking and mobility services to the residents and businesses of Atlanta, Georgia; and WHEREAS, established and continuously led by the Chavez Family, Park Place Operations Inc. has earned a reputation for its exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and commitment to the success of its clients and the broader community; and WHEREAS, over the past five decades, Park Place Operations Inc. has created thousands of jobs with more than 1,000 employees across the country, establishing itself as a vital contributor to Georgia's workforce and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc. owns, manages, and operates parking assets in 15 states nationwide and expands into new markets year over year, leading the way in leveraging and innovating parking technology solutions, enhancing clients' and customers' experience through touchless and seamless parking alternatives, and maximizing clients' revenue streams and profit; and WHEREAS, between 1980 and 2009, Park Place Operations Inc. played a pivotal role in the operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, managing 30,000 parking spaces and handling up to 7 million transactions annually; at its peak, Park Place Operations Inc. employed 550 team members at the airport alone, providing significant employment opportunities for Georgia residents; and WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc. has long been a partner in workforce development, offering a platform for recent college graduates to gain valuable managerial and business skills, which help shape their professional success in various industries; and WHEREAS, in addition to its business success, Park Place Operations Inc. has shown unwavering dedication to community service, supporting a variety of local organizations with initiatives that focus on scholarships, job readiness, and empowerment for women, entrepreneurs, and youth; and WHEREAS, the company's charitable efforts include partnerships with organizations such as the Atlanta Women Foundation, The Latin American Association, Mexican Center of Atlanta, Families First, CREW Atlanta, and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body celebrate the 50th anniversary of Park Place Operations Inc. and honor its remarkable contributions to the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and the countless individuals and communities it has positively impacted throughout its storied history. 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 Park Place Operations Inc. ## 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 Senate resolution honors Park Place Operations Inc., an Atlanta parking and mobility company, on its 50th anniversary and celebrates its business and charitable record in Georgia. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Park Place Operations Inc., formerly known as Parking Company of America, on the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1974 by the Chavez Family. The resolution recounts the company's history operating parking assets in 15 states, its long run managing parking at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 1980 to 2009, and its role in workforce development and charitable partnerships with groups like the Latin American Association and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Senate formally resolves to celebrate the company's anniversary and honor its contributions to Atlanta and Georgia. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the company. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute. ### What it does - Formally honors Park Place Operations Inc. on the 50th anniversary of its 1974 founding as Parking Company of America. - Recites the company's business history, including its parking operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 1980 to 2009. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the company. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Park Place Operations Inc., a parking and mobility company founded and led by the Chavez Family, and references its employees, airport operations, and nonprofit partners such as the Atlanta Women Foundation and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. Its main real-world consequence is that the Senate will produce and deliver an official copy honoring the company's anniversary to Park Place Operations Inc. ### Key provisions - Recites the company's founding on July 22, 1974, and its history under the name Parking Company of America. - Notes the company operates parking assets in 15 states and has more than 1,000 employees nationwide. - Describes its 1980-2009 role managing 30,000 parking spaces and up to 7 million annual transactions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. - Resolves that the Senate celebrates the company's 50th anniversary and honors its contributions to Atlanta and Georgia. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the company. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: Jason Esteves, Sonya Halpern, Sally Harrell, RaShaun Kemp, Elena Parent, Nan Orrock - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70601 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr234.md?full=1