--- title: SR 46. Bryan Day; recognize January 28, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr46 cite_as: SR 46, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr46 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr46.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr46/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69531 date: 2025-01-29 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 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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Bryan Day; recognize January 28, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 46 By: Senators Watson of the 1st, Mallow of the 2nd, Hickman of the 4th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Bryan County, Bryan Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and remarkable contributions of Bryan County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, created on December 19, 1793, and named after American Revolutionary War partisan Jonathan Bryan, Bryan County is located less than 30 minutes from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport and the Port of Savannah; and WHEREAS, Bryan County is unique in that one-third of the community is occupied by Fort Stewart, the largest army installation east of the Mississippi River and home of the 3rd Infantry Division; and WHEREAS, the City of Pembroke serves as the county seat and offers residents a rural setting in the northern portion of the county, while the City of Richmond Hill covers the southern end of the county and rests on the Georgia coast; and WHEREAS, Bryan County was named the fastest-growing county in Georgia following the last census, experiencing a population increase of 48 percent between 2010 and 2020; and WHEREAS, the county's rapid population growth is largely attributed to its top-performing public school system, which attracts and supports families seeking high-quality education for their children; and WHEREAS, the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce serves as a recognized leader in promoting business, economic and community development, and public policies that balance economic prosperity with quality of life; and WHEREAS, with its thriving communities, rich history, and outstanding growth, Bryan County exemplifies the values of the State of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize January 28, 2025, as Bryan Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 recognizes January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring Bryan County's history and growth. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It designates January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the state capitol, marking an occasion presented by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and the Development Authority of Bryan County to celebrate the county's history and achievements. The resolution recounts Bryan County's founding in 1793, its proximity to Savannah, the presence of Fort Stewart, its two main cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, and its status as Georgia's fastest-growing county after the 2020 census. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes January 28, 2025 as Bryan 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. - Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. ### Who it affects This mainly affects Bryan County, Georgia, including the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority of Bryan County, and residents of the cities of Pembroke and Richmond Hill, who are honored by the recognition. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians statewide. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving Bryan County public recognition at the capitol and highlighting its growth, schools, and connection to Fort Stewart and Savannah. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Bryan County's founding in 1793 and its history, geography, and population growth as background (whereas clauses). - The resolving clause formally designates January 28, 2025 as Bryan Day at the state capitol. - A further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-01-29) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-29) - Sponsors: Ben Watson, Derek Mallow, Billy Hickman, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Mike Hodges, Randal Mangham - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69531 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr46.md?full=1