SR 324: Kingdom of Denmark and Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog 1st Class; honor

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes the long diplomatic relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, dating to 1801, and notes that Denmark's consulate in Georgia is one of the oldest foreign missions in the state, established in 1802. The resolution highlights the economic ties between Georgia and Denmark, including more than 4,200 Georgia jobs tied to over 60 Danish companies with offices in the state, and Georgia's ranking as sixth among U.S. states in exports to Denmark. The Senate uses the resolution to encourage more collaboration between Georgia and Denmark in areas like trade, education, medicine, biotechnology, and agriculture, and to formally commend Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send Smith a copy of the resolution.

• Formally honors the Kingdom of Denmark and commends Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith on behalf of the Georgia Senate.
• States the Senate's support for greater collaboration between Georgia and Denmark in trade, education, medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and cultural exchange.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Christopher N. Smith.

The resolution directly names Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith and the Kingdom of Denmark. It also touches Georgia businesses and workers connected to the more than 60 Danish companies operating in the state, and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal force and does not change any Georgia law, tax, or regulation. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly recognizes a long-standing diplomatic and economic relationship and signals the Senate's interest in expanding trade and cultural ties with Denmark.

• The resolution recites the history of U.S.-Denmark diplomatic relations since 1801 and Georgia's Danish consulate dating to 1802.
• It cites economic figures, including over 4,200 Georgia jobs tied to Danish companies and Georgia's rank as sixth in U.S. exports to Denmark.
• The resolved clause formally honors Denmark and commends Christopher N. Smith and expresses support for expanded collaboration in listed fields.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.

1. 2025-03-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker, III (R, SD-20)Primary sponsor
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-21)
• John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-13)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-16)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
• John Albers (R, SD-56)
• Harold Jones II (D, SD-22)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-9)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-11)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-6)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-47)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-49)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-27)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-45)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-14)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-39)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)

• international relations
• economic development
• Georgia Senate resolution
• Denmark trade