SR626: SR626 Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 3, 2026

26 LC 129 0636 Senate Resolution 626 By: Senators Jones of the 10th, Halpern of the 39th, Jones II of the 22nd, Wicks of the 34th and James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 3, 2026, as Georgia Utility Contractors As sociation Legislative1 Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is a 55-ye ar old non-profit trade3 association representing the underground utility construction i ndustry with the mission of4 promoting safety and responsible installation of new and rehabi litation of existing5 underground utility infrastructure to consist of water, sewer, gas, electrical,6 telecommunications, water and wastewater treatment plants, dams and landfills; and7 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association brings the underground utility8 construction industry, policymakers and stakeholders together as they focus on long-range9 underground utility infrastructure development, encouraging adequate government services,10 catalyzing consensus on damage prevention issues, and convening discussion on responsible11 and safe installation; and12 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is compose d of a diverse13 membership of recognized licensed utility contractors, site dev elopers, engineers, heavy14 S. R. 626 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0636 equipment dealers, equipment suppliers, law firms, insurance bonding agents, and anyone15 with an interest in underground utility contracting in Georgia; and16 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association delivers this mission through the17 platforms of advocacy, education, and information by working wi th thousands of elected18 officials, administrators, and professional staff of all local governments and stakeholders,19 along with state agencies and legislative and executive leadership; and20 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association is committ ed to the mission of21 promoting safe and responsible installation and is proactively involved in the formulation of22 policy and legislation critical to the utility construction industry by addressing safety issues;23 regulatory compliance; and, underground utility infrastructure needs within this state; and24 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association continues to increase its influence25 among stakeholders, policymakers and elected officials statewide; and26 WHEREAS, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association will host its annual "Georgia Utility27 Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day" on February 3, 2026, in order to bring28 awareness of the need for safety in the industry and resonate that message to members of the29 Georgia General Assembly and to allow interaction with policymakers at the state level.30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body31 recognize February 3, 2026, as Georgia Utility Contractors Asso ciation Legislative32 Awareness Day at the state capitol and commend the Georgia Utility Contractors Association33 for its efforts in promoting safe and responsible installation of underground utilities in the34 state of Georgia.35 S. R. 626 - 2 - 26 LC 129 0636 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed36 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Georgia Utility37 Contractors Association.38 S. R. 626 - 3 -