SR 779: Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It praises the Georgia Building Authority, along with Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers, for their work restoring and modernizing the historic Georgia Senate Chamber at the State Capitol. The resolution states that the project balanced historic preservation with updated infrastructure, and credits the Georgia Building Authority with overseeing the work while the construction joint venture and architecture firm handled the design and building. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to each of the named organizations as a formal thank-you.

• Formally commends the Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers for restoring the Georgia Senate Chamber.
• States the Senate's view that the restoration balanced historic preservation with modern infrastructure upgrades.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the named organizations.
• Does not create, change, fund, or repeal any Georgia law; it is a statement of praise rather than a policy action.

This resolution directly names the Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers, the entities involved in the Senate Chamber restoration project, who receive formal recognition and copies of the resolution.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a public expression of appreciation from the Senate. Its main real-world effect is providing the named firms and the Georgia Building Authority with an official record of recognition for their work on the Capitol.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Georgia Senate Chamber's historic significance and the challenges of restoring it while adding modern infrastructure.
• The resolved clause formally commends the Georgia Building Authority, Garbutt Construction, SG Contracting, Balfour Beatty, and Nelson Architecture Engineers for the project.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to each named organization.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)

• Georgia Capitol
• Senate Chamber restoration
• state buildings
• legislative commendation