SR1023: SR1023 Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day; recognize March 25, 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally designates March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day. The resolution's preamble describes rising heat risks in Georgia communities, including the urban heat island effect, and notes that Georgia cities and counties currently lack Heat Action Plans or Chief Heat Officers to manage heat preparedness. The Senate uses the resolution to commend Hugi Hernandez, founder of Egreenews, along with a list of named individuals and organizations, for their work promoting public understanding of heat risks and supporting the idea of a statewide Heat Action Plan. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Designates March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day in Georgia.
• Commends Hugi Hernandez and the Egreenews team for creating educational videos about extreme heat risks.
• Recognizes a list of named individuals, businesses, and organizations for supporting risk literacy and a statewide Heat Action Plan.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or state program; it is a ceremonial recognition only.

The resolution mainly affects the individuals and groups it names for recognition, including Hugi Hernandez and Egreenews, several named Georgia influencers and professionals, and organizations such as the Apex Museum and the Latinos in Information Technology Association. It has no direct legal effect on the public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not require any Georgia agency, city, or county to create a Heat Action Plan or hire a Chief Heat Officer. Its main real-world effect is public recognition of a day and of individuals working on heat-risk awareness, plus distribution of the resolution to the press.

• The whereas clauses describe rising heat risks in Georgia, including the urban heat island effect and disproportionate impacts on groups like older women, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and low-income residents.
• The whereas clauses note that Georgia cities and counties currently lack Heat Action Plans or designated Chief Heat Officers.
• The resolving clause formally recognizes March 25, 2026, as Atlanta Earth Day and Women's Celebration at the Capitol Day.
• The resolving clause commends Hugi Hernandez, founder of Egreenews, and named partners for promoting risk literacy and supporting a Heat Action Plan.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Primary sponsor

• extreme heat
• climate resilience
• Atlanta
• women's issues
• legislative recognition