SR606: SR606 Gwinnett Chamber Day; recognize January 27, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes January 27, 2026 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol, marking the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's 78th Annual Dinner and honoring several local leaders being celebrated that day. The resolution describes the chamber's history since 1947 and its role serving over 2,200 members, 22,000 businesses, and 10,000 sole proprietors in Gwinnett County. It also notes the chamber's recent five-year certification and Partnership Gwinnett's reported economic impact. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for the chamber, but the text creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally designates January 27, 2026 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Extends the Senate's congratulations to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for its history and business support work.
• Names specific chamber leaders and honorees being recognized at the chamber's 78th Annual Dinner.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the chamber.

This resolution mainly affects the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, its leadership and members, and the individuals named as honorees. It has no direct legal effect on the general public, businesses statewide, or government agencies beyond the Senate's own administrative action.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than binding legislation, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and a symbolic day at the capitol.

• The resolving clause formally recognizes January 27, 2026 as Gwinnett Chamber Day at the state capitol and wishes the chamber continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the chamber's founding in 1947, its membership figures, and its economic development role through Partnership Gwinnett.

1. 2026-01-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)Primary sponsor
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)

• Gwinnett County
• chamber of commerce
• economic development
• legislative recognition