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

26 LC 112 9003 House Resolution 1151 By: Representatives Martinez of the 111th, Chastain of the 7th, Clifton of the 131st, Sainz of the 180th, Clark of the 100th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than one million people of His panic American2 heritage who are part of the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the state, and their daily3 contributions need to be recognized, uplifted, and honored as integral to Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, Hispanics in Georgia are a young community yet are very active in all sectors.5 Latino men participate in the workforce in Georgia at higher ra tes than any other6 demographic group, Hispanics turn out to vote at higher rates than the national average, and7 a third of the community is under 18 years old and actively wor king to pursue their8 educational aspirations; and9 WHEREAS, Hispanics have been an integral part of building the s tate and its economic10 standing, including workers in carpet manufacturing in Whitfiel d County, the poultry11 industry in Hall County, the agricultural sector in rural areas and South Georgia, in retail12 through entrepreneurship as a self-sufficiency strategy, in the military and law enforcement,13 professionally in corporations and businesses, in the public an d nonprofit sector, and14 academically through institutions of higher education; and15 H. R. 1151 - 1 - 26 LC 112 9003 WHEREAS, Hispanics are well known for their appreciation of fam ily and community as16 well as their joy and optimism; and17 WHEREAS, Hispanics provide an immense amount of arts and cultur e to the State of18 Georgia and have a vast array of artisans and folkloric groups from all nations in Latin19 America and the Caribbean, from Mexico to Argentina as well as from Puerto Rico and20 Brazil to Peru; and21 WHEREAS, this diverse community will continue growing to repres ent a significant22 percentage of Georgia, and it is expected its representation and civic participation will only23 increase.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize February 4, 2026, as Hispanic Day at the state capitol.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the28 public and the press.29 H. R. 1151 - 2 -