HR1739: HR1739 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day; March 16, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill, marking the occasion at the state capitol. The resolution recounts the sorority's founding in 1922 in Indianapolis by seven educators, its incorporation in 1929, its growth to more than 500 international chapters and over 100,000 members, and its community service work in Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. The resolution does not create any new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recites the history of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., including its 1922 founding and 1929 incorporation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the sorority.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal obligations, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a substantive bill.

The resolution primarily affects Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and its members, who receive formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for the sorority.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. formal recognition from the state legislature and a printed copy of the resolution to mark the occasion.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) recounts the sorority's 1922 founding in Indianapolis and its 1929 incorporation as a national collegiate sorority.
• The resolved clause designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to the sorority.
• The resolution contains no funding, penalties, or effective date beyond the designated day itself.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)

• ceremonial resolution
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
• Georgia House of Representatives
• community service recognition