HR1183: HR1183 Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it commends the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit business organization founded in 1953, for its work promoting local business growth and community leadership. The resolution highlights the Chamber's Leadership Clayton program, a ten month leadership development effort started in 1972 that has trained more than 1,000 community leaders. It formally recognizes February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol, when Chamber members visit the legislature to discuss issues important to Clayton County businesses. The Clerk of the House is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Chamber.

• Commends the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and community work.
• Designates February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Chamber.

The Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its members, who are recognized by name, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution to the organization.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is giving Clayton County Chamber of Commerce members a formal occasion to visit the state capitol and speak with lawmakers about local business priorities.

• The whereas clauses describe the Chamber's founding in 1953 and its mission of promoting business growth and community quality of life.
• The whereas clauses also describe the Leadership Clayton program, established in 1972, which has trained over 1,000 leaders in a ten month program.
• The resolving clause commends the Chamber and recognizes February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the Chamber.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• Clayton County
• chamber of commerce
• state capitol recognition
• local business