HR1779: HR1779 DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize

26 LC 112 3925 House Resolution 1779 By: Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Davis of the 87th, Tran of the 80th, Kendrick of the 95th, Mitchell of the 88th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, established on December 9, 1822, as Georgia's 56th county, DeKalb County has2 a legacy of progress, economic development, and civic leadership, making it a cornerstone3 of Georgia's cultural and economic landscape; and4 WHEREAS, covering 269 square miles, DeKalb County is strategically positioned between5 Atlanta and Athens, serving as a key corridor for commerce, education, and innovation along6 Georgia's Continental Divide; and7 WHEREAS, DeKalb County is home to world-class educational insti tutions, including8 Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, a nd Georgia Piedmont9 Technical College, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education and workforce10 development; and11 WHEREAS, DeKalb County serves as a global hub for healthcare an d scientific research,12 housing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory Healthcare, and Children's13 Healthcare of Atlanta, while also contributing to Grady Hospital's mission of accessible and14 high-quality healthcare; and15 H. R. 1779 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3925 WHEREAS, DeKalb County is one of Georgia's most diverse communi ties, representing16 over 100 nationalities and more than 140 spoken languages, whic h enriches the county's17 cultural, economic, and social fabric; and18 WHEREAS, DeKalb County is an economic powerhouse, leading in technology, film and19 entertainment, logistics, and advanced manufacturing while also being home to Georgia's20 second-busiest airport, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport; and21 WHEREAS, under the historic leadership of CEO Lorraine Cochran- Johnson, the first22 African American woman elected as Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, the county23 continues to set the standard for strong governance and economic prosperity.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Da y at the state capitol,26 celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment27 to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the30 public and the press.31 H. R. 1779 - 2 -