SR793: SR793 International Diaspora Day; recognize March 19, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 19, 2026, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol, citing the contributions that immigrants and their descendants have made to Georgia's political, social, and economic life. The resolution does not create any new program, spending, or legal requirement. Its only operative instruction is that the Secretary of the Senate make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally designates March 19, 2026, as International Diaspora Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States the Senate's recognition of contributions made by Georgia residents of international birth and lineage.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or enforceable requirements; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate.

The resolution primarily affects Georgia residents of international heritage and immigrant communities, whom it honors symbolically. It also directs a limited administrative task to the Secretary of the Senate, but imposes no obligations on the public.

While the resolution carries no legal force or funding, it gives official Senate recognition to immigrant communities' contributions to Georgia, which can shape public perception and be cited in future civic or cultural observances tied to the date.

• The resolving clause recognizes March 19, 2026, as International Diaspora Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• The whereas clauses state the Senate's rationale, crediting immigrant communities' contributions to Georgia's political, social, and economic prosperity.

1. 2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-028)Primary sponsor
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)

• International Diaspora Day
• immigrant communities
• Georgia Senate resolution
• state capitol observance