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House · Passed · 2026 Special Session

HR 28: Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle; celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize

Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A House resolution recognizes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, honoring their family and public service.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Speaker Jon Burns and his wife Dayle Burns on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, which falls on June 26, 2026. The resolution recounts their marriage in 1976, their two sons and five grandchildren, Dayle Burns' career as an educator in Southeast Georgia, and Speaker Burns' service in the legislature. It also credits the couple with supporting early literacy reforms in Georgia schools. The resolution formally extends congratulations and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for the couple.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns on their 50th wedding anniversary.
  • Extends the House's congratulations and best wishes to the couple and expresses appreciation for their contributions to Georgia.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change in Georgia law.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia residents or state operations. Its significance is symbolic, marking a personal milestone for a sitting legislative leader and directing an official record of that recognition into the House journal.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses recount the couple's 1976 marriage, their family, Dayle Burns' teaching career, and Speaker Burns' legislative service.
  • The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends the Burnses on their anniversary, dated June 26, 2026, and extends congratulations.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the couple.

From the bill

Recognizing and commending Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns upon the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.

States the resolution's sole purpose of honoring the couple's anniversary.

the members of this body recognize and commend Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns upon the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2026

The operative language formally recognizing the couple's anniversary.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-06-22House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-06-22House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-06-22House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • James Hatchett (R, HD-155)Primary sponsor
  • Butch Parrish (R, HD-158)
  • James Burchett (R, HD-176)
  • Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
  • Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
  • Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • Speaker Jon Burns

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