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House · Passed · 2026 Special Session

HR 42: Santos Taqueria Express; recognize

Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Santos Taqueria Express in McDonough for more than two decades of serving the community, honoring owners Fulgencio and Elizabeth Santos.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a local business. It recognizes Santos Taqueria Express, a Mexican restaurant that has operated in McDonough, in Henry County, since March 2002, and commends its owners, Fulgencio Santos and Elizabeth Santos, for building the business through years of hard work. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or regulation. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Santos Taqueria Express as a keepsake honoring the recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Santos Taqueria Express for over 20 years of service to McDonough and Henry County.
  • Extends the House of Representatives' admiration and best wishes to owners Fulgencio Santos and Elizabeth Santos and their family.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the restaurant.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names Santos Taqueria Express, a small restaurant in McDonough, and its owners Fulgencio Santos and Elizabeth Santos. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic honor. For the Santos family and their restaurant, it serves as official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of their long-standing contribution to the McDonough community.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause recognizes and commends Santos Taqueria Express for more than two decades of service to McDonough.
  • A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the business for distribution.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend Santos Taqueria Express for more than two decades of outstanding service to McDonough

The core statement honoring the restaurant's long service to the community.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • local business recognition
  • McDonough
  • Henry County
  • House resolution

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