--- title: SR 417. Dutch Day; recognize March 3, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr417 cite_as: SR 417, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71428 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr416.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr418.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 417 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-20 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Shawn Still text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR417/2025 upstream_id: 2010599 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Dutch Day - cultural heritage - state capitol - Georgia Senate resolution --- # SR 417. Dutch Day; recognize March 3, 2025 ## Text 25 LC 112 3220 Senate Resolution 417 By: Senator Still of the 48th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 3, 2025, as Dutch Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia holds immense esteem for its rich cultural diversity and the2 vibrant contributions made by the Dutch community; and3 WHEREAS, the Dutch community has played a significant role in the cultural, social, and4 economic development of our great state; and5 WHEREAS, Dutch Day at the state capitol serves as an opportunity to celebrate the heritage,6 traditions, and contributions of the Dutch in Georgia; and7 WHEREAS, this event fosters cultural understanding and unity am ong all Georgians,8 promoting respect and appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that enrich our state's fabric;9 and10 WHEREAS, the celebration of Dutch Day encourages community engagement, education,11 and the sharing of cultural practices that enhance the lives of all citizens; and12 S. R. 417 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3220 WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize this day and the contributions of the Dutch13 community to our state.14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body15 recognize March 3, 2025, as Dutch Day at the state capitol and encourage all citizens to16 engage in activities that celebrate and honor the Dutch heritage within our state.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed18 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the19 press.20 S. R. 417 - 2 - ## 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 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the state capitol, honoring the Dutch community's cultural and historical contributions to the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It declares March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the state capitol, citing the Dutch community's role in Georgia's cultural, social, and economic development. The resolution encourages all Georgians to take part in activities celebrating Dutch heritage and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. It does not create any program, spend any state funding, or impose any requirement on individuals or agencies. ### What it does - Formally recognizes March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the Georgia state capitol. - Encourages Georgia citizens to participate in activities celebrating Dutch heritage and culture. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. ### Who it affects The resolution primarily affects the Dutch community in Georgia, whose heritage it recognizes, and the general public and press, who may receive copies of the resolution through the Secretary of the Senate. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic significance by publicly acknowledging the Dutch community's presence and contributions in Georgia, but it does not change any law, create funding, or impose obligations, so its practical effect is limited to recognition and encouragement of cultural events. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses state the rationale: Dutch cultural diversity and contributions to Georgia's development. - The operative resolving clause recognizes March 3, 2025 as Dutch Day at the state capitol and encourages citizen participation. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Shawn Still - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71428 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr417.md?full=1