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title: SR 67. Georgia Arts Day; recognize February 2, 2025
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date: 2025-01-30
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bill_number: SR 67
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status_date: 2025-01-30
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sponsors:
  - Sonya Halpern
  - Jason Esteves
  - Kay Kirkpatrick
  - Michael Rhett
  - Nikki Merritt
  - Kenya Wicks
  - Ben Watson
  - Mike Hodges
  - Shawn Still
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  - arts and culture
  - Georgia Senate resolutions
  - economic impact
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# SR 67. Georgia Arts Day; recognize February 2, 2025

## Text

Senate Resolution 67
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Esteves of the 35th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Rhett of the
33rd, Merritt of the 9th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, arts and culture embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and
imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, arts and culture improve the overall quality of life in Georgia's communities;
and
WHEREAS, Georgians recognize the arts and culture industry as an important pillar and a
source of pride in their neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, towns, cities, and counties, through their local and state arts agencies and
councils representing thousands of arts and cultural organizations, celebrate the value and
importance of arts and culture in the lives of Georgians and the health of thriving
communities during Georgia Arts Day; and
WHEREAS, through organizational spending and the resulting economic impact, the arts and
culture industry generated $1.3 billion in 2022, supporting 19,734 Georgia jobs; and
WHEREAS, an overwhelming number of visitors to Georgia report that their reason for
visiting was to attend performances, events, exhibits, venues, and arts and culture-related
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the arts and culture industry serves as a catalyst for generating economic
impact, stimulating business development, spurring urban renewal, attracting tourists and
area residents to community activities, and improving the overall quality of life in Georgia's
cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourage
communities throughout the state to celebrate and promote the arts and culture.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol, honoring the arts and culture industry's role in the state's economy and communities.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourages communities across Georgia to celebrate and promote the arts and culture.
The resolution cites the economic impact of the arts and culture industry, noting it generated $1.3 billion in 2022 and supported nearly 19,734 Georgia jobs, and says the industry helps attract tourists and improve quality of life in Georgia's cities. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol.
- Encourages towns, cities, and counties throughout Georgia to celebrate and promote arts and culture.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Creates no new funding, program, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's position.

### Who it affects

The resolution touches local and state arts agencies and councils, arts and cultural organizations, and communities across Georgia that may participate in Georgia Arts Day observances. It does not impose obligations on private individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

### Why it matters

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition intended to draw public attention to the arts and culture industry's economic and community contributions in Georgia.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause recognizes February 2, 2025, as Georgia Arts Day at the state capitol and encourages statewide celebration of arts and culture.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
- Whereas clauses cite the arts and culture industry's $1.3 billion economic impact and 19,734 supported jobs in 2022 as background, not binding provisions.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-30)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-30)
- Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Jason Esteves, Kay Kirkpatrick, Michael Rhett, Nikki Merritt, Kenya Wicks, Ben Watson, Mike Hodges, Shawn Still
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69697

> The history, votes, and amendments (186 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr67.md?full=1