HR1459: HR1459 Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day in honor of the former Atlanta Braves player. It recounts Murphy's 18 year major league career, 14 of them with the Braves, including his consecutive games streak, his two National League Most Valuable Player awards, Silver Slugger and Gold Glove honors, and multiple All Star selections. It also notes his charitable work and reputation as a family man and role model. The resolution does not create any law, program, or funding. It simply states the House's recognition of the day and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day through a House resolution.
• Recites Dale Murphy's baseball career statistics and awards as the basis for the recognition.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution primarily concerns Dale Murphy, the former Atlanta Braves player it honors. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute copies, and Georgia baseball fans and the public who may take note of the recognition.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition and any related events or press coverage tied to the designated day.

• The whereas clauses detail Murphy's career, including his 740 consecutive games streak, two MVP awards, four Silver Sluggers, five Gold Gloves, and seven All-Star selections.
• The resolved clause formally designates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Will Wade (R, HD-009)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)

• Dale Murphy
• Atlanta Braves
• commemorative resolution
• Georgia baseball history