Senate Resolution 48
By: Senators Still of the 48th, Dixon of the 45th, Merritt of the 9th, Anderson of the 43rd,
Mangham of the 55th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, established in 1947, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has championed the
needs and interests of businesses within Gwinnett County, Georgia, for more than 77 years;
and
WHEREAS, the chamber currently serves more than 2,000 members and represents more
than 22,000 businesses and 10,000 sole proprietors in Gwinnett County, which is home to
nearly 600 international businesses; and
WHEREAS, the chamber has earned a five-star accreditation from the United States
Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation achievable in the chamber industry
nationwide; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the chamber was awarded the Association of Chamber of
Commerce Executives "Chamber of the Year" designation, the first time the chamber has
received this honor; and
WHEREAS, the chamber further maintains Memorandum of Understanding agreements with
11 bi-lateral chambers in metro Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, as additional testament to its dedication to excellence, 2025 represents the first
full year of service for the chamber's newly renovated $6 million three-story facility, which
preserves the legacy of its original construction while providing Gwinnett County with a
modernized hub for business; and
WHEREAS, under the guidance of its current leadership, including President and CEO Nick
Masino, Senior Vice Presidents Alicia Krogh and Lisa Sherman, Vice President of Public
Policy and External Affairs Paul Oh, prior Chair Lanier Levett, Chair Elect Kim Hartsock,
Chair of the Public Policy Advisory Committee Trey Ragsdale, and Chair Brad Carr, the
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce continues to exemplify excellence in fostering economic
growth and advocating for the business community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
extraordinary chamber be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize January 28, 2025, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and extend best
wishes for the continued growth, development, and success of the Gwinnett Chamber of
Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Gwinnett
Chamber of Commerce.