Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 401: Clayton County; recognize
Last action March 20, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Clayton County for its airport, schools, parks, university, and economy, without changing any law.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It recognizes Clayton County, located just outside Atlanta, and highlights facts about the county such as its founding in 1858, its status as home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, its more than 25 parks, Clayton State University's degree programs, and Clayton County Public Schools being the state's fifth largest school system. The resolution directs the Senate to formally commend Clayton County and instructs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create funding, penalties, or new rules; it is a statement of praise adopted by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Clayton County as a whole.
- Lists factual highlights about the county, including its population rank, airport, parks, university, and school system, as reasons for the recognition.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory bill.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects Clayton County as an entity being honored, along with its residents, county government, Clayton State University, and Clayton County Public Schools, all mentioned by name. It does not impose duties on any of them.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change day-to-day life for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement of recognition from the Senate and public distribution of that statement.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recite facts about Clayton County, including its 1858 founding and naming after Augustine Smith Clayton.
- The resolving clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend Clayton County as a body.
- A further resolution clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Clayton County.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-17)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-43)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (D, SD-33)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- John Albers (R, SD-56)
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- Clayton County
- Georgia Senate resolution
- local recognition
- Hartsfield-Jackson Airport