--- title: HR 44. Sugarloaf Community Improvement District; 10th Anniversary; recognize collection: bills id: 2026-special/hr44 cite_as: HR 44, 2026 Special Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr44 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr44.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr44/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74904 date: 2026-06-22 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Sugarloaf Community Improvement District; 10th Anniversary; recognize ## Text House Resolution 44EX By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Clark of the 108th, Okoye of the 102nd, McClain of the 109th, Park of the 107th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District upon its 10th Anniversary; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District was formed on May 17, 2016, and it now celebrates ten years of service to Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the District has become an economic cornerstone of the region, home to 7 percent of Gwinnett County's jobs and generating a remarkable $15.4 billion annual economic impact on Georgia's economy; and WHEREAS, the District is guided by a clear and inspiring mission: to create and maintain a connected, safe, and attractive business, arts, and entertainment district—a vibrant downtown for Gwinnett County; and WHEREAS, over the past decade, the District has invested millions of dollars in lasting public improvements, including roadway and intersection projects, transit upgrades, sidewalks and trails, security cameras, landscaping enhancements, and signage and banners that beautify and strengthen the community; and H. R. 44EX WHEREAS, the District has enriched the cultural life of the region through public art, including one of the largest underpass murals in the country, transforming public spaces into sources of pride and inspiration; and WHEREAS, through these investments in safety, connectivity, and beauty, the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District has advanced economic vitality, enhanced quality of life, and helped shape a vibrant downtown that serves residents, workers, and visitors alike throughout House District 96 and beyond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District upon the grand occasion of its 10th Anniversary, express their gratitude for its outstanding contributions to Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia, and extend best wishes for continued success in the decade ahead. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. H. R. 44EX ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution recognizes the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District in Gwinnett County on its 10th anniversary, honoring its economic and community impact. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District, formed on May 17, 2016, for reaching its 10th anniversary of operation in Gwinnett County. The resolution highlights the district's role in the local economy, citing that it accounts for 7 percent of Gwinnett County's jobs and a $15.4 billion annual economic impact on Georgia. It also praises the district's public improvement projects, such as roadway and intersection work, transit upgrades, sidewalks, trails, security cameras, landscaping, and public art including a large underpass mural. The House formally commends the district and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District on its 10th anniversary of formation. - States the House's gratitude for the district's contributions to Gwinnett County and Georgia's economy. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District and its stakeholders in Gwinnett County, including residents, workers, and visitors in House District 96. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation, it has no legal effect on Georgians outside of formal recognition. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges the district's decade of infrastructure and economic development work in Gwinnett County. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites the district's formation date of May 17, 2016, and its economic figures, including 7 percent of Gwinnett County's jobs and a $15.4 billion annual economic impact. - It lists specific improvements funded by the district, including roadway and intersection projects, transit upgrades, sidewalks, trails, security cameras, landscaping, and signage. - The final resolved clause formally commends the district and extends well wishes for its future. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-06-22) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Jasmine Clark, Gabe Okoye, Dewey McClain, Samuel Park, Billy Mitchell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74904 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr44.md?full=1