HR1603: HR1603 International Day of Peace and Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day; 09/21/26; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes September 21, 2026 as the International Day of Peace, aligning with the observance established by the United Nations in 1981. It also recognizes the same date as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring women leaders involved in an international initiative that promotes peace diplomacy, humanitarian service, and ethical governance. The resolution encourages citizens, schools, faith-based groups, civic organizations, nonprofits, and business leaders to mark the day with peace forums, youth programs, interfaith gatherings, humanitarian outreach, and induction ceremonies for peace ambassadors. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. As a resolution, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

• Formally recognizes September 21, 2026 as the International Day of Peace, matching the United Nations' observance.
• Recognizes the same date as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring women involved in a peace-focused leadership initiative.
• Encourages a range of groups, including schools, faith organizations, nonprofits, and businesses, to hold events marking the day.
• Recognizes individuals designated as Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors as advocates for unity and diplomacy in their communities.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily affects individuals and organizations connected to the Ms. Global Peace Ambassador initiative, along with schools, faith-based groups, civic organizations, nonprofits, and business leaders encouraged to hold related observances. It has no binding legal effect on the general public.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it creates no new rights, funding, or obligations. Its practical effect is symbolic: giving official state recognition to a day and an initiative, which organizers may use to promote related events and public awareness.

• Clause 1 recognizes September 21, 2026 as the International Day of Peace, consistent with the United Nations observance established in 1981.
• Clause 2 recognizes the same date as Ms. Global Peace Ambassador Day, honoring women leaders in peace diplomacy and humanitarian service.
• Clause 3 encourages various civic, educational, religious, and business groups to hold peace-related events on the day.
• Clause 4 recognizes individuals designated as Ms. Global Peace Ambassadors as community advocates for unity and cooperation.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-04House Hopper (House)

• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• International Day of Peace
• Ms. Global Peace Ambassador
• women in leadership
• ceremonial resolutions