Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1461: HR1461 Shottenkirk Honda; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Community Partner of the Year; commend

Last action February 24, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution congratulates Shottenkirk Honda in Bartow County for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Partner of the Year.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Shottenkirk Honda, a car dealership in the Cartersville-Bartow County area, for receiving the local Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Partner of the Year award. The resolution states that Shottenkirk Honda and its employees have supported the local community through service and volunteer efforts. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Shottenkirk Honda as a keepsake of the honor.

What the bill does

  • Congratulates and commends Shottenkirk Honda for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Community Partner of the Year.
  • States that Shottenkirk Honda's employees have volunteered time and talent to support the Cartersville-Bartow County community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Shottenkirk Honda.
  • Extends the House's best wishes for the company's continued success but creates no binding legal requirement or funding.

Who it affects

This resolution directly affects Shottenkirk Honda and its employees in the Cartersville-Bartow County area, who are being formally recognized. It has no legal effect on any other business, agency, or resident of Georgia.

Why it matters

The resolution is a symbolic honor with no changes to law, funding, or regulation. Its main real-world effect is a formal, distributable House document recognizing Shottenkirk Honda's community involvement, which the company can display or share publicly.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses state the reasons for the honor, citing Shottenkirk Honda's service, collaboration, and community engagement.
  • The resolving clause formally congratulates and commends Shottenkirk Honda for being named 2026 Community Partner of the Year.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the company.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
  • Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)

Topics

  • community recognition
  • Bartow County
  • Georgia House resolutions
  • local business

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