SR778: SR778 Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day; recognize February 17, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol, an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that introduces young people to entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement. The resolution describes the event as bringing together youth, parents, educators, and community leaders to celebrate innovation and expose participants to Georgia's legislative process. It names four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, as examples of the event's goals. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Names and honors four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, for their achievements.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution mainly affects the participants and organizers of the Youth Entrepreneurship Day event, including Senator Randal Mangham, the four named young entrepreneurs, and the youth, parents, educators, and community leaders who attend the event at the state capitol.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is public recognition of the event and its participants, and formal copies being shared with the public and press.

• The whereas clauses describe the purpose of Youth Entrepreneurship Day: introducing young people to entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement.
• The resolution names four participants, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, as examples of youth achievement.
• The first resolving clause formally designates February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-16Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor

• youth entrepreneurship
• Georgia Senate resolution
• civic engagement
• education