HR1139: HR1139 City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol; March 4, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Capitol. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes and commends the City of Hapeville for its history as a railroad and manufacturing hub, its transformation of the old Ford Motor Company plant into the Porsche Cars North America headquarters, its public art initiatives, and its role in the Atlanta Aerotropolis area near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the Mayor and City Council of Hapeville. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect.

• Formally designates March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Commends the City of Hapeville for its historical significance, cultural leadership, and contributions to the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for the Mayor and City Council of Hapeville.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a ceremonial recognition only.

The resolution directly names the City of Hapeville, its Mayor and City Council, and its roughly 6,500 residents. It does not impose obligations or effects on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians outside of Hapeville. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives the city formal recognition at the State Capitol and a keepsake copy for local officials, similar to other ceremonial day designations passed by the legislature.

• The resolving clause recognizes March 4, 2026, as City of Hapeville Day at the Capitol and commends the city for its history, culture, and contributions to Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hapeville.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Hapeville's history as a railroad and industrial hub, the Ford plant turned Porsche headquarters, and its public art and cultural programs, but these are background rather than operative provisions.

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

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• Hapeville
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• local history
• Atlanta Aerotropolis