HR1807: HR1807 Sally FitzGerald Day; 02/14/26; honoring the life and legacy; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commemorates Sally FitzGerald, who died on February 11, 2025, at age 87. It recounts her career in information technology, her move to Atlanta in 1979, and her decades of civic work in Fulton County, including helping restore elected leadership to the Fulton County Board of Education and supporting the 2005 incorporation of the City of Sandy Springs. The resolution formally designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her family. It does not change any Georgia law or create any ongoing program; it is a ceremonial honor.

• Formally honors the life, service, and legacy of Sally FitzGerald in an official House resolution.
• Designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

The resolution primarily affects Sally FitzGerald's family, who will receive the commemorative document, and reflects recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives; it has no regulatory effect on the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no laws. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of a private citizen's civic contributions to Fulton County and the state.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts FitzGerald's biography, career, and civic service in Fulton County and Sandy Springs.
• The first resolving clause honors her life and designates February 14, 2026, as Sally FitzGerald Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to her family.

1. 2026-03-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-19House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)

• ceremonial resolution
• Sandy Springs history
• Fulton County schools
• civic leadership recognition