Senate Resolution 626
By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Halpern of the 39th, Jones II of the 22nd, Wicks of the 34th
and James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative
Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is a 55-year old non-profit trade
association representing the underground utility construction industry with the mission of
promoting safety and responsible installation of new and rehabilitation of existing
underground utility infrastructure to consist of water, sewer, gas, electrical,
telecommunications, water and wastewater treatment plants, dams and landfills; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association brings the underground utility
construction industry, policymakers and stakeholders together as they focus on long-range
underground utility infrastructure development, encouraging adequate government services,
catalyzing consensus on damage prevention issues, and convening discussion on responsible
and safe installation; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is composed of a diverse
membership of recognized licensed utility contractors, site developers, engineers, heavy
equipment dealers, equipment suppliers, law firms, insurance bonding agents, and anyone
with an interest in underground utility contracting in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association delivers this mission through the
platforms of advocacy, education, and information by working with thousands of elected
officials, administrators, and professional staff of all local governments and stakeholders,
along with state agencies and legislative and executive leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is committed to the mission of
promoting safe and responsible installation and is proactively involved in the formulation of
policy and legislation critical to the utility construction industry by addressing safety issues;
regulatory compliance; and, underground utility infrastructure needs within this state; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association continues to increase its influence
among stakeholders, policymakers and elected officials statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association will host its annual "Georgia Utility
Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day" on February 3, 2026, in order to bring
awareness of the need for safety in the industry and resonate that message to members of the
Georgia General Assembly and to allow interaction with policymakers at the state level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 3, 2026, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative
Awareness Day at the state capitol and commend the Georgia Utility Contractors Association
for its efforts in promoting safe and responsible installation of underground utilities in the
state of Georgia.
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 Georgia Utility
Contractors Association.