HR1282: HR1282 Georgia Building Authority team; excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Building Authority for its work restoring the Georgia State Capitol, a building completed in 1889 that the resolution says was found during renovation to contain original Andrew Carnegie structural steel, making it one of the two oldest continuously operating state capitols in the country with that feature. The resolution commends the Georgia Building Authority team as a whole, singles out Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead for special recognition, and names several contractors and designers involved in the project. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Pilgrim, Goodhead, and the Georgia Building Authority. It creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.

• Formally commends and honors the Georgia Building Authority team for restoring the Georgia State Capitol.
• Gives special recognition to Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead for their roles in the restoration project.
• Names additional contractors and designers, including staff from SG Contracting, Balfour-Beatty, Garbutt Construction, and Nelson, as contributors to the project.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the honorees.

The resolution names and honors the Georgia Building Authority, its employees Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead, and construction and design professionals from several private firms who worked on the Capitol restoration. It has no direct effect on the general public.

This resolution does not change any law, spend any money, or create any new requirement. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the individuals and firms involved in restoring the Georgia State Capitol and providing them with official copies of the honor.

• The whereas clauses describe the Capitol's 1884-1889 construction and the discovery of original Andrew Carnegie structural steel during renovation.
• The first resolving clause commends the Georgia Building Authority team, with special recognition for Gerald Pilgrim and David Goodhead.
• The second resolving clause extends the House's gratitude to all team members who contributed to the restoration.
• The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the named honorees and the Georgia Building Authority.

1. 2026-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
• Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)

• Georgia State Capitol
• historic preservation
• legislative commendation
• Georgia Building Authority