HR1277: HR1277 Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; 52nd anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives marks the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It lists reasons for the recognition, including trade between Georgia and Japan worth $8.33 billion, more than 700 Japan-affiliated offices in Georgia employing 40,000 people, sister-city relationships between several Georgia cities and Japanese cities, and Japanese language study programs at Georgia schools and colleges. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes the anniversary and commends the Consulate-General's work strengthening cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funds.

• Formally recognizes the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Commends the Consulate-General for strengthening cultural, educational, political, and economic ties between Georgia and Japan.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta, which will receive a copy. It also references Georgia cities with sister-city ties to Japan, Georgia schools and colleges with Japanese language programs, and Japan-affiliated businesses operating in the state, though it imposes no obligations on any of them.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight: it does not change Georgia law, spending, or regulation. Its practical effect is a formal statement of goodwill from the Georgia House toward Japan and the Consulate-General, delivered as an official document.

• The whereas clauses describe the basis for the recognition, including $8.33 billion in trade and more than 700 Japan-affiliated offices employing 40,000 people in Georgia.
• The resolved clause states that the House recognizes the anniversary and commends the Consulate-General's efforts to strengthen ties between Georgia and Japan.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta.

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

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)

• Georgia-Japan relations
• ceremonial resolution
• international trade
• sister cities