SR801: SR801 Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize March 18, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the capitol, honoring Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, a national agricultural fraternity, and specifically its Alpha Eta Chapter at the University of Georgia, founded in 1927. The resolution notes the chapter's upcoming 100th anniversary in 2027 and describes its role as the only social and professional agricultural fraternity at the University of Georgia. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Alpha Eta Chapter as a keepsake. The resolution does not create any new rights, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol.
• Recognizes the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at the University of Georgia for its history and contributions to agriculture.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Alpha Eta Chapter.

This resolution mainly affects the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at the University of Georgia, its members, and the Georgia Senate staff responsible for producing and distributing the ceremonial document.

The resolution carries symbolic significance rather than practical legal effect. It offers public recognition from the state legislature to a University of Georgia agricultural fraternity but does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone.

• The whereas clauses describe Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity's national mission and the 1927 founding of its Alpha Eta Chapter at the University of Georgia.
• The resolving clause designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to the Alpha Eta Chapter.

1. 2026-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)Primary sponsor
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• ceremonial resolution
• University of Georgia
• agriculture
• Georgia Senate