SR614: SR614 Clayton County Day; recognize February 5, 2026

26 LC 129 0532 Senate Resolution 614 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Davenport of the 17th and Parent of the 44th A RESOLUTION Commending the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce,1 and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the State Capitol; and for other2 purposes.3 WHEREAS, Clayton County provides a supportive environment for business and industry;4 it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding leadership and diligence of the Clayton5 County Chamber of Commerce be recognized for influencing the growth and perpetuating6 the thriving of this superlative county; and7 WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, founded in 195 3, is a8 member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting business growth and enhancing9 the quality of life through economic prosperity; and10 WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce unites business and professional11 individuals by empowering local growth, improving business to b usiness networking, and12 helping to strengthen our community; and13 WHEREAS, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce continues to provide leadership and14 educational opportunities with their program; and 15 S. R. 614 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0532 WHEREAS, Leadership Clayton, a leadership development program established in 1972, has16 engaged over 1000 emerging and existing leaders in a ten-month program that broadens17 participant’s knowledge of community issues, sharpens their leadership skills, and challenges18 their ability to seek solutions to issues affecting our communities; and19 WHEREAS, chamber members are invited to participate each year i n the Clayton County20 Day at the State Capitol to meet with our state leaders during the legislative session, discuss21 legislative priorities that are important to their business and the County, as well as see our22 state government in action.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24 commend the Clayton County Government and Clayton County Chamber of Commerce on25 their distinguished leadership and recognize February 5, 2026, as Clayton County Day at the26 State Capitol.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Clayton29 County Chamber of Commerce.30 S. R. 614 - 2 -