--- title: SR 443. Camp Glisson; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr443 cite_as: SR 443, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr443 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr443.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr443/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71562 date: 2025-03-25 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. 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Camp Glisson; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3322 Senate Resolution 443 By: Senators Gooch of the 51st, Parent of the 44th, Payne of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Anderson of the 24th and others A RESOLUTION Commending Camp Glisson upon its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, in 1925, in an effort to find a new location for a summer camp, Rev. E.D. Hale2 and Rev. H.L. Byrd arranged to use four dirt-floor cabins and an open picnic shelter on two3 acres owned by the Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce located north of town near Cane4 Creek Falls; and5 WHEREAS, the first summer camp's attendance of 26 campers has g rown to over 3,2006 summer campers and nearly 12,000 annual guests; the four original cabins have expanded7 to over 420 year-round beds; and the two acres of leased property have grown to 380 acres8 owned by Glisson; and9 WHEREAS, the 50-foot-high Cane Creek Falls, which attracted Ind igenous peoples for10 centuries, powered the City of Dahlonega through Georgia Power with what was understood11 to be the tallest overcast cast-iron water wheel east of the Mississippi; provided recreation12 and refreshment to generations of Lumpkin County residents and students at the University13 of North Georgia, the largest military college in the state; served as an inspiration of Creation14 to thousands of campers and retreat guests; and continues to be open to inspire and refresh15 S. R. 443 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3322 campers when camps are in session and visitors to Glisson when campers and registered16 guests are not on site; and17 WHEREAS, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist C hurch has been18 committed to the impact of decades of Glisson's campers who have practiced loving God and19 loving their neighbor, becoming better and more capable citizen s; campers from all walks20 of life who have formed lifelong friendships, partnerships in marriage, and bonds as brothers21 and sisters in the ecumenical family of faith; and campers encouraged to "Depart to Serve"22 as leaders in churches, schools and special education, the soci al sector and business, the23 armed services, public service, and as elected officials.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body25 commend Camp Glisson upon its 100th anniversary for its contributions to both church and26 society through the strengthening of the Christian character an d the servant leadership27 capacity of countless children, youth, and young adults.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed29 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Camp Glisson.30 S. R. 443 - 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 Senate resolution commends Camp Glisson, a United Methodist summer camp near Dahlonega, on the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1925. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate marking the 100th anniversary of Camp Glisson, a summer camp near Dahlonega founded in 1925 by Rev. E.D. Hale and Rev. H.L. Byrd. The text recounts the camp's growth from 26 campers on two leased acres with four dirt-floor cabins to more than 3,200 summer campers and nearly 12,000 annual guests on 380 acres owned by the camp. The resolution praises the camp's connection to Cane Creek Falls and its long relationship with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, crediting the camp with shaping generations of campers into community and civic leaders. It does not change any Georgia law; it directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson. ### What it does - Formally commends Camp Glisson for reaching its 100th anniversary of operation near Dahlonega, Georgia. - Recites the camp's history, including its founding in 1925 and its growth in campers, buildings, and acreage over a century. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson for distribution. - Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, as a commemorative resolution rather than a law. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Camp Glisson, its leadership, and its affiliation with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. It also references Lumpkin County residents, University of North Georgia students, and generations of campers and guests connected to the camp. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to a long-running church camp's history and community impact but does not alter funding, regulations, or any Georgian's legal rights or obligations. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the camp's founding in 1925 on land near Cane Creek Falls owned by the Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce. - The whereas clauses note growth from 26 campers and four cabins to over 3,200 summer campers and 420 year-round beds on 380 owned acres. - The resolved clause formally commends Camp Glisson for its contributions to church and society and to youth character development. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Camp Glisson. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Steve Gooch, Elena Parent, Chuck Payne, Chuck Hufstetler, Lee Anderson, Jason Anavitarte, Kim Jackson, Randal Mangham, Randy Robertson, Bo Hatchett, Russ Goodman, Colton Moore, John Kennedy, RaShaun Kemp, Kay Kirkpatrick, Kenya Wicks, Brian Strickland - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71562 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr443.md?full=1