HR1151: HR1151 Hispanic Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol. It states that Georgia is home to more than one million people of Hispanic American heritage and describes their contributions to the state's economy, culture, and civic life, citing roles in industries such as carpet manufacturing, poultry, agriculture, retail, the military, law enforcement, and higher education. The resolution does not create any new law, program, or funding. It simply resolves that the House recognizes the day, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new statute, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution speaks to Georgia's Hispanic American community, estimated at more than one million people, and touches on workers in industries like carpet manufacturing, poultry processing, agriculture, retail, the military, law enforcement, and higher education mentioned in the text.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of the Hispanic community's role in the state.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia's Hispanic American population, workforce participation, voter turnout, and cultural contributions.
• The resolved clause states that House members recognize February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)Primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Rob Clifton (R, HD-131)
• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
• David Clark (R, HD-100)
• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)

• Hispanic Day
• state capitol recognition
• Georgia legislature resolutions
• Hispanic community in Georgia