HR1380: HR1380 Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; February 18, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 1099 House Resolution 1380 By: Representatives Franklin of the 160th, Burns of the 159th, and Parrish of the 158th A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 18, 2026, as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County Day is presented by the Bulloch Engagement and3 Community Opportunities Network (BEACON), a collaborative platform designed to inform4 and empower the citizens of Bulloch County; and5 WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County Day provides an opportunity to celebrate Bulloch6 County; the City of Statesboro; and the municipalities of Brooklet, Portal, and Register; as7 well as the additional communities of Adabelle, Denmark, Hopeulikit, Ivanhoe, Nevils, and8 Leefield; and9 WHEREAS, Bulloch County was formed in 1796 as the 21st county in Georgia, named for10 Archibald Bulloch, the President and Commander in Chief of Georgia in 1776; and11 WHEREAS, the City of Statesboro was incorporated in 1803 and se rves as the Bulloch12 County Seat; and13 H. R. 1380 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1099 WHEREAS, Statesboro-Bulloch County is home to Georgia Southern University and Eagle14 Nation, a nationally recognized pub lic research institution and a proud, passionate15 community of students, alumni, and supporters whose commitment to academic excellence,16 workforce development, and community engagement benefits the entire state; and17 WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University is the alma mater of the H onorable Jon Burns,18 Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, and his wife Mrs. Dayle Burns, the First19 Lady of the House, whose leadership and dedication to public service reflect the university's20 longstanding tradition of producing leaders who serve Georgia with distinction; and 21 WHEREAS, Ogeechee Technical College, with renowned programs in health care, business,22 manufacturing, and other professions, has worked along with Bul loch County Schools to23 provide training for its students' success; and24 WHEREAS, the Economic Development partners in Statesboro-Bulloc h County have25 worked together to recruit jobs and investment, support busines s and commercial growth,26 enhance and grow Statesboro's downtown, and successfully market the community as a27 tourism hub in Southeast Georgia; and28 WHEREAS, Bulloch County continues to be among the most successful agricultural counties29 in the state, with a long history of farming and agribusiness; and30 WHEREAS, BEACON and its respective member organizations are committed to working31 together for the long-term success of Statesboro-Bulloch County , continuing its healthy32 growth.33 H. R. 1380 - 2 - 26 LC 129 1099 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that34 the members of this body recognize February 18, 2026, as Statesboro-Bulloch County Day35 at the capitol and extend their commendation to the Bulloch Engagement and Community36 Opportunities Network and the Statesboro-Bulloch County community for the contributions37 they make to the State of Georgia.38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized39 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the40 public and the press.41 H. R. 1380 - 3 -