Georgia CommonsSR 85: Americus-Sumter County Day; recognize February 19, 2025
Last action February 4, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol, honoring the county's history and contributions to Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It recounts the history of Sumter County and the City of Americus, including their founding in the early 1830s, their connections to aviation history, the founding of Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, the presence of South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University, the area's agricultural production, and its ties to former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The resolution formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its contributions to the state and designates February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Americus-Sumter County for its contributions to the State of Georgia.
- Designates February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the residents and local government of Americus-Sumter County, who receive formal recognition from the state, and Senate staff, who are directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not create funding, rules, or penalties, but it gives Americus-Sumter County official recognition from the Georgia Senate and marks a specific day to highlight the county's history and achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount the history of Sumter County's establishment in 1831 and the City of Americus in 1832.
- The resolution notes historical and cultural landmarks including Souther Field, Habitat for Humanity International, and ties to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.
- The resolved clause commends the county and sets February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Americus-Sumter County for its many contributions to the State of Georgia and recognize February 19, 2025, as Americus-Sumter County Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Americus-Sumter County
- Georgia Senate
- local history