Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 383: City of Thomasville Day; recognize March 27, 2025

Last action March 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol, honoring the city's history and notable residents.

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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 March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol, citing the city's founding in 1825, its namesake General Jett Thomas, and notable figures connected to it such as Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper and General Lloyd Austin. It also references the city's history as a winter resort destination and its identity as 'The Rose City,' home to the annual Rose Festival. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create new laws, spending, or regulations; it is a formal statement of recognition by the Senate.

What the bill does

Formally recognizes March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the Georgia state capitol.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Recites historical facts about Thomasville, including its founding, namesake, and notable residents, without creating any new legal requirements.

Who it affects

The resolution primarily affects the City of Thomasville and its residents, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia Senate. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives the City of Thomasville a formal day of recognition at the state capitol, which can be used for civic pride, publicity, or commemorative events, but it does not change any law or provide funding.

Key provisions

The resolving clause designates March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol.
A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
The whereas clauses list historical facts about Thomasville used as the basis for the recognition, including its founding in 1825 and notable figures like Henry Ossian Flipper and Lloyd Austin.

From the bill

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 27, 2025, as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol.”
This is the resolution's central action, formally naming the recognition day.

“the City of Thomasville is known as "The Rose City" and hosts the annual Rose Festival.”
Highlights a cultural tradition cited as part of the city's identity.

Status timeline

2025-03-13Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2025-03-11Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

Thomasville Georgia
ceremonial resolution
state capitol recognition
local history

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