Georgia CommonsSR 976: Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival on its 45th anniversary, recognizing its role in building cultural ties between Conyers and Japan.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, which marks its 45th year in 2026. The resolution recounts the festival's history, starting with Yoshino Cherry Blossom trees gifted in 1982 by Hideo Ogino of Maxell Corporation of America to symbolize friendship between Conyers and Japan, and traces its growth into one of the Southeast's most recognized spring festivals. The Senate formally commends the City of Conyers and the Georgia International Horse Park for supporting the festival, congratulates festival organizers on the anniversary, thanks sponsors including Robins Financial Credit Union and Render Turner Lake, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the festival. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is purely a formal expression of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends the City of Conyers and the Georgia International Horse Park for supporting the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.
- Congratulates the festival on reaching its 45th anniversary in 2026.
- Formally thanks Robins Financial Credit Union and Render Turner Lake for sponsoring the event, along with other community partners.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the festival organizers.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the City of Conyers, the Georgia International Horse Park, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival organizers, and sponsors such as Robins Financial Credit Union and Render Turner Lake. It has no legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it does not change any Georgia law or create funding. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal state recognition to a long-running local festival and the cultural relationship it represents between Conyers and Japan.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the festival's founding in 1982 and its origin in Yoshino Cherry Blossom trees gifted by Hideo Ogino of Maxell Corporation of America.
- The first resolved clause commends the City of Conyers and the Georgia International Horse Park for fostering cultural appreciation through the festival.
- The second resolved clause congratulates the festival on its 45th anniversary and thanks named sponsors and community partners.
- The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the festival.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the City of Conyers and the Georgia International Horse Park for their dedication to fostering cultural appreciation, community pride, and artistic expression through the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
- Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Rockdale County
- cultural events
- Georgia-Japan relations