SR991: SR991 Grayson Day; recognize March 17, 2026

26 LC 112 3954 Senate Resolution 991 By: Senators Merritt of the 9th, Rahman of the 5th, Anderson of the 43rd and Harrell of the 40th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 17, 2026, as Grayson Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, located in Gwinnett County, the City of Grayson was officially incorporated on2 December 17, 1902, by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly, w ith John E. Jacobs3 serving as its first mayor; and4 WHEREAS, the area that would become the City of Grayson was first developed during the5 early 19th century through the efforts of numerous founding families, the names and legacies6 of which remain visible across Grayson today; and7 WHEREAS, soon after its incorporation, the City of Grayson deve loped its first formal8 schools and saw the growth of churches such as Chestnut Grove B aptist Church, Asbury9 Methodist Episcopal Church South, and Grayson Baptist Church; and10 WHEREAS, the railroad served as an important part of daily life in Grayson from 1898 until11 passenger service ended in January 1932, with the depot area remaining visible between Britt12 and Gym Streets; and13 S. R. 991 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3954 WHEREAS, the City of Grayson is now home to many historical sites and areas of interest,14 including the Cofer Home, the Chupp-Britt Home, the Etheridge H ome, the Potato House15 Building, Hoke Cown's Store, and the Old Grayson Post Office; and16 WHEREAS, the city has continued to demonstrate sustained growth , strong civic17 engagement, and a commitment to the well-being of its citizens; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the rich and enduring history of this19 extraordinary city be appropriately honored during this special time.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 recognize March 17, 2026, as Grayson Day at the Capitol.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the24 press.25 S. R. 991 - 2 -