HR1079: HR1079 Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law; it commends the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a nonprofit created in 1978 by executive order of Governor George Busbee, for its statewide network of nearly 70 local affiliates. The resolution cites the foundation's programs, such as the Greatest American Cleanup, America Recycles Day, and the Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling campaign, along with volunteer participation and cost-benefit figures. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the foundation, but creates no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal obligations.

• Formally commends the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and recognizes a day in its honor at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the foundation.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation and its nearly 70 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates in Georgia. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond this honorary recognition.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its main real-world effect is public recognition of the foundation's litter prevention and recycling work, delivered as an official copy from the House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe the foundation's 1978 founding by executive order and its network of nearly 70 local affiliates in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses cite program results, including an 86 mini-grant total of $400,000 and volunteer contributions averaging $87.31 million annually.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the foundation and recognize Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to the foundation.

1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)

• environmental cleanup
• recycling
• state capitol recognition
• litter prevention
• nonprofit honors