Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 512: Juneteenth Atlanta; recognize
Last action April 2, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Juneteenth Atlanta for its 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival, held June 14-15, 2025, at Piedmont Park.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Juneteenth Atlanta, a nonprofit organization, for organizing its 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on June 14-15, 2025. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including its growth since inception, its 2020 rally during the COVID-19 pandemic, record attendance in 2021 and 2023, and a 2024 invitation to perform at the White House. The Senate resolves to recognize and commend the organization for its contributions to cultural awareness, unity, and justice, and wishes it a successful event. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Juneteenth Atlanta.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Juneteenth Atlanta for its 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival at Piedmont Park on June 14-15, 2025.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Juneteenth Atlanta.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.
- Extends the Senate's best wishes for the success of the festival.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Juneteenth Atlanta, the nonprofit organization that runs the festival. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or agencies, since it is a ceremonial expression of support rather than a binding law.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights or obligations. Its practical effect is symbolic: an official Senate acknowledgment of Juneteenth Atlanta's community work and a formal record of that recognition delivered to the organization.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes and commends Juneteenth Atlanta for its historic and ongoing contributions to cultural awareness, unity, and justice.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Juneteenth Atlanta.
- The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the organization's history from its founding through a 2024 White House appearance, providing context but no operative legal effect.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Juneteenth Atlanta upon its 13th Annual Parade & Music Festival for its historic and ongoing contributions to cultural awareness, unity, and justice”
“Juneteenth Atlanta was invited by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation to the White House on June 19, 2024”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Donzella James (D, SD-28)
Topics
- Juneteenth
- Atlanta events
- Georgia Senate resolutions
- cultural celebrations
- Piedmont Park