Senate Resolution 614
By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th and Parent of the 44th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce,
and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, Clayton County provides a supportive environment for business and industry;
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding leadership and diligence of the Clayton
County Chamber of Commerce be recognized for influencing the growth and perpetuating
the thriving of this superlative county; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1953, is a
member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business growth and enhancing
the quality of life through economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce unites business and professional
individuals by empowering local growth, improving business to business networking, and
helping to strengthen our community; and
WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce continues to provide leadership and
educational opportunities with their program; and
WHEREAS, Leadership Clayton, a leadership development program established in 1972, has
engaged over 1000 emerging and existing leaders in a ten-month program that broadens
participant’s knowledge of community issues, sharpens their leadership skills, and challenges
their ability to seek solutions to issues affecting our communities; and
WHEREAS, chamber members are invited to participate each year in the Clayton County
Day at the State Capitol to meet with our state leaders during the legislative session, discuss
legislative priorities that are important to their business and the County, as well as see our
state government in action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce on
their distinguished leadership and recognize February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the
State Capitol.
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 Clayton
County Chamber of Commerce.