Georgia CommonsSR 685: Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day; recognize February 3, 2026
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day, honoring the industry's economic impact and workforce in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate recognizing the size and economic importance of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry, which the resolution says includes more than 800 companies and employs over 200,000 Georgians. The text cites export figures, defense funding, major employers like Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream Aerospace, and university programs at Georgia Tech, Mercer, Georgia Southern, the University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State that train aerospace workers. The resolution formally designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to industry representatives, higher education officials, and others.
What the bill does
- Designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol.
- Formally honors the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry through a series of factual recitals about its size and economic impact.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to industry representatives and higher education officials.
- Creates no new laws, funding, taxes, or regulatory requirements; it is a ceremonial recognition only.
Who it affects
The resolution touches Georgia's aerospace and defense companies such as Lockheed Martin and Gulfstream Aerospace, the roughly 200,000 workers in the industry, and public universities including Georgia Tech, Mercer, Georgia Southern, the University of Georgia, and Kennesaw State that train aerospace talent.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not create new rights, funding, or obligations for anyone. Its practical effect is a formal, symbolic day of recognition for the aerospace and defense industry and the people who work in it.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recite industry statistics, including more than 800 aerospace and defense companies and an estimated $57.5 billion annual economic impact.
- The resolved clause designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to industry and higher education representatives.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor the work of Georgia's aerospace and defense industry and recognize February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
Topics
- aerospace industry
- defense industry
- Georgia economy
- state recognition day
- workforce development