HR1905: HR1905 Morrow Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2026; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol. It highlights the City of Morrow's location in Clayton County, its incorporation in 1943, its growth to nearly 8,000 residents, and local landmarks such as Clayton State University, Spivey Hall, and Southlake Mall. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition of the city and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. It is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding legal requirement.

• Formally designates March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol.
• Extends the House's best wishes for health, happiness, and success to the citizens of the City of Morrow.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily concerns the City of Morrow in Clayton County, its residents, Clayton State University, and local businesses along Mount Zion Road and Jonesboro Road. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to the City of Morrow's history and community life, which can be used for local pride, publicity, or ceremonial purposes, but it creates no new rights, funding, or obligations.

• The whereas clauses describe the City of Morrow's incorporation in 1943, its population of nearly 8,000, and its size of three to four square miles.
• The whereas clauses cite Clayton State University's business, nursing, and aviation programs and Spivey Hall as notable institutions.
• The resolving clause designates March 31, 2026 as Morrow Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)

• ceremonial resolution
• City of Morrow
• Clayton County
• state capitol recognition