Senate Resolution 606
By: Senators Still of the 48th, Dixon of the 45th, Cowsert of the 46th, Rahman of the 5th,
Merritt of the 9th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing January 27, 2026, as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, established in 1947, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has championed and
served businesses for over seven decades; and
WHEREAS, the Gwinnett Chamber will celebrate its 78th Annual Dinner, honoring leaders
in Gwinnett, including John Michael Levengood, Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, Lanier
Levett, Joy Mitchell, Ginger Powell, and Jim Brooks; and
WHEREAS, the chamber currently serves over 2,200 members, represents over 22,000
businesses, and supports 10,000 sole proprietors in Gwinnett County; and
WHEREAS, the Gwinnett Chamber, recognized among Georgia's premier business
organizations, earned a renewed five-year certification from the Georgia Association of
Chamber of Commerce Executives; and
WHEREAS, Gwinnett is home to nearly 600 international businesses, the most of any county
in the Southeast United States, and continues to attract global economic investment; and
WHEREAS, Partnership Gwinnett supported over $343 million in capital investment,
generating 1,100 new jobs and retaining 1,300 jobs this past year; and
WHEREAS, under the guidance of its current leadership, including President and CEO Nick
Masino, Chair Kim Hartsock, past Chair Brad Carr, Chair Elect Matt Hyatt, and Chair of the
Public Policy Advisory Committee Trey Ragsdale, 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 27, 2026, 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.