Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 443: Camp Glisson; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution commends Camp Glisson, a United Methodist camp near Dahlonega, on its 100th anniversary and honors its century of service to campers and the community.
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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 recognizes Camp Glisson, founded in 1925 near Cane Creek Falls in Lumpkin County, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The resolution recounts the camp's history, from four dirt-floor cabins on two leased acres serving 26 campers to a 380 acre property with more than 420 year-round beds serving thousands of campers and guests annually. It credits the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church with running the camp and notes its role in shaping campers into community and civic leaders. The Senate formally commends the camp and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Camp Glisson on its 100th anniversary for its contributions to church and society.
- Recounts the camp's founding in 1925 and its growth from two leased acres to 380 acres owned by the camp.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
Camp Glisson, its staff, campers, and alumni; the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, which operates the camp; and residents of Lumpkin County and Dahlonega connected to the camp's history.
Why it matters
The resolution does not change Georgia law or provide funding; its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record recognition from the state Senate of Camp Glisson's century of operation and community impact, which the camp can use for commemorative purposes.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the camp's 1925 founding by Rev. E.D. Hale and Rev. H.L. Byrd and its growth to over 3,200 summer campers and nearly 12,000 annual guests.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend Camp Glisson for strengthening Christian character and servant leadership in youth.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Camp Glisson upon its 100th anniversary for its contributions to both church and society through the strengthening of the Christian character and the servant leadership capacity of countless children, youth, and young adults”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-51)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-44)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-54)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-52)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-24)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-31)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-41)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-55)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-29)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-50)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-8)
- Colton Moore (R, SD-53)
- John F. Kennedy (R, SD-18)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-38)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-32)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-34)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-42)
Topics
- Camp Glisson
- Senate commendation
- Lumpkin County
- United Methodist Church
- Dahlonega