HR1492: HR1492 City of Duluth; Duluth Day at the Capitol; March 3, 2026; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the City of Duluth in Gwinnett County. It praises the city's civic leadership, economic activity, cultural life, and community engagement, and credits its officials, staff, business leaders, educators, and residents for working together to improve quality of life. The resolution officially designates March 3, 2026 as 'Duluth Day at the Capitol,' a day meant to give Duluth leaders and stakeholders a chance to visit the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, meet with state officials, and discuss issues affecting both the city and the state. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. The House directs its Clerk to send copies of the resolution to Duluth's mayor and city council.

• Commends the City of Duluth for its civic leadership, economic vitality, and community engagement.
• Designates March 3, 2026 as 'Duluth Day at the Capitol,' a ceremonial recognition day tied to a Capitol visit by Duluth representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Duluth's Mayor and City Council.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law change.

The resolution primarily affects the City of Duluth's elected officials, municipal staff, and residents, who receive formal recognition, as well as the House Clerk's office, which is tasked with preparing and distributing copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is giving Duluth officials and community members a formal, publicized opportunity to visit the Georgia State Capitol and engage directly with state lawmakers on March 3, 2026.

• The whereas clauses describe Duluth as a diverse, thriving municipality in Gwinnett County known for civic leadership and community engagement.
• The resolving clause formally commends the City of Duluth and recognizes March 3, 2026 as Duluth Day at the Capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Duluth's Mayor and City Council.

1. 2026-02-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-25House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)

• Duluth Georgia
• Gwinnett County
• legislative commendation
• Georgia State Capitol
• local government recognition