--- title: SR 778. Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day; recognize February 17, 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr778 cite_as: SR 778, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr778 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr778.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr778/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73238 date: 2026-02-17 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr777.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr779.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr778.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 778 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-17 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Randal Mangham text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR778/2025 upstream_id: 2117906 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - youth entrepreneurship - Georgia Senate resolution - state capitol event - civic engagement --- # SR 778. Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day; recognize February 17, 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 778 By: Senator Mangham of the 55th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 17, 2026, as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is an educational and inspiring event designed to introduce young people to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, hosted by Senator Randal Mangham on February 17, this special day at the Georgia State Capitol brings together youth, parents, educators, and community leaders to celebrate innovation, creativity, and the power of young entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, participants will have the opportunity to learn about business development and the role entrepreneurship plays in strengthening communities while also gaining firsthand exposure to Georgia's legislative process; and WHEREAS, participants include Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, whose accomplishments not only highlight their individual talent and drive but also set a powerful example of what is possible when ambition is matched with hard work and innovation; and WHEREAS, through vision, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, this extraordinary group of young entrepreneurs have reached impressive professional milestones at a remarkably early stage in their lives and have achieved levels of success that far exceed typical expectations for their age; and WHEREAS, Youth Entrepreneurship Day aims to empower the next generation with the knowledge, confidence, and vision needed to turn ideas into impact; and WHEREAS, through education, encouragement, and engagement, the event highlights the importance of investing in young minds and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that will help shape Georgia's future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize February 17, 2026, as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol. 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 The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Senate resolution recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol, honoring a youth entrepreneurship event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 17, 2026, as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol, marking an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that brings together young people, parents, educators, and community leaders to learn about business development and Georgia's legislative process. The resolution names four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, as participants whose accomplishments it highlights. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. It does not create any program, funding, or ongoing legal requirement. ### What it does - Formally designates February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol. - Recognizes an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that introduces young people to entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement. - Names four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, for individual recognition. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. ### Who it affects This mainly affects the named participants in the event, Senator Randal Mangham as host, and attendees such as youth, parents, educators, and community leaders who take part in the capitol event. It has no regulatory effect on the general public. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial force; it does not create funding, programs, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving public acknowledgment to a youth entrepreneurship event and the young people involved. ### Key provisions - The resolving clause recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol. - A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - The whereas clauses describe the event's purpose of teaching entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement to young people. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-17) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-17) - Sponsors: Randal Mangham - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73238 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr778.md?full=1