--- title: SR 321. Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day; recognize March 5, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr321 cite_as: SR 321, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr321 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr321.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr321/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71055 date: 2025-03-03 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 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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Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day; recognize March 5, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 321 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Sims of the 12th, Jones II of the 22nd, Wicks of the 34th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates and recognizing March 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates have been steadfast advocates for affordable housing and community development, tirelessly working to provide safe and decent housing for families in need; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates' efforts have significantly contributed to the well-being and stability of countless communities across the state; and WHEREAS, on March 5, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates will undertake a significant advocacy initiative by framing a house on the Georgia State Capitol grounds, symbolizing the importance of affordable housing and the need for continued support and legislative action; and WHEREAS, this event will bring together volunteers, community leaders, and legislators to raise awareness and demonstrate the collective commitment to addressing housing challenges in Georgia; and WHEREAS, the framing of this house on the state capitol grounds serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that collaborative efforts can have in creating positive change and fostering stronger, more resilient communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates for their unwavering dedication to affordable housing and community advocacy as well as recognize March 5, 2025, as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol. 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 public and the press. ## 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 recognizes March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol and commends the organization's affordable housing work statewide. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It praises Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates for their work providing affordable housing and supporting community development across the state. The resolution notes that on March 5, 2025, the organization planned to frame a house on the Georgia State Capitol grounds as an advocacy event, bringing together volunteers, community leaders, and legislators to highlight housing needs. The Senate resolves to officially commend the organization and designate that date as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the capitol, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally commends Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its Georgia affiliates for their affordable housing and community development work. - Designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor. ### Who it affects Habitat for Humanity Georgia and its local affiliates, who receive the Senate's official recognition, along with volunteers, community leaders, and legislators who took part in the capitol grounds event described in the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but gives Habitat for Humanity Georgia formal recognition from the state Senate, which can raise public visibility for affordable housing advocacy and the group's community events at the capitol. ### Key provisions - Whereas clauses describe Habitat for Humanity Georgia's affordable housing advocacy and a planned house-framing event on the Capitol grounds on March 5, 2025. - Resolved clause commends the organization and designates March 5, 2025 as Habitat for Humanity Georgia Day at the state capitol. - Further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-03) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-03) - Sponsors: Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Freddie Sims, Harold Jones, Kenya Wicks, Nikki Merritt, Jason Esteves, Nabilah Islam Parkes, Sheikh Rahman, Ed Harbison, Emanuel Jones, Randal Mangham, RaShaun Kemp, Sally Harrell, Michael Rhett, Donzella James, David Lucas - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71055 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr321.md?full=1