Georgia CommonsSR 923: State Restaurant Day; recognize March 10, 2026
Last action March 9, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commends the state's restaurant industry for its economic contributions.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It commends the restaurant industry for its role in Georgia's economy, citing figures like nearly 24,000 food and drink establishments, more than $45.7 billion in annual revenue, and over 500,000 jobs statewide. The resolution recognizes March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and highlights the work of the Georgia Restaurant Association, including its food safety and job training programs and its Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program. It names nine chefs honored as the 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy to the Georgia Restaurant Association.
What the bill does
- Formally designates March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the restaurant industry as important to Georgia's economic vitality, citing jobs and revenue figures.
- Recognizes nine named chefs as the 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs for using locally sourced ingredients.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.
Who it affects
The resolution affects Georgia's restaurant industry broadly, including restaurant owners, workers, and the Georgia Restaurant Association, as well as the nine named chefs recognized for the Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and creates no new rules, funding, or requirements. Its practical impact is symbolic: it publicly honors the restaurant industry and specific chefs, and provides a day of recognition at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The 'whereas' clauses cite industry statistics: nearly 24,000 establishments, $45.7 billion in annual revenue, and over 500,000 jobs in Georgia.
- The resolution notes the Georgia Restaurant Association's food safety and job training programs, ServSafe and ProStart.
- The resolving clause designates March 10, 2026 as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.
- A final clause names nine chefs honored as the 2026 class of Georgia Grown Executive Chefs.
- The last clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend the restaurant industry as critical to the economic vitality of the State of Georgia and recognize March 10, 2026, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.”
“Georgia's restaurant industry comprises nearly 24,000 food and drink establishments and generates more than $45.7 billion annually, providing more than 500,000 jobs statewide”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
Topics
- restaurant industry
- state recognition day
- Georgia Grown
- small business
- food industry