SR1043: SR1043 America 250 Day; recognize April 1, 2026

This resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizes April 1, 2026, as America 250 Day at the state capitol, ahead of July 4, 2026, which will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution recounts Georgia's role in national history, including its founding as the 13th colony, the establishment of Savannah, its three signers of the Declaration of Independence, its ratification of the Constitution, and notable Georgians such as Martin Luther King Jr., Otis Redding, and Jimmy Carter. It also highlights Georgia's modern standing in business, agriculture, and sports, including hosting the 1996 Olympics and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes April 1, 2026, as America 250 Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which falls on July 4, 2026.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

This resolution mainly affects the Georgia Senate itself, since it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies. It has no direct legal effect on residents, businesses, or agencies, but it publicly commemorates Georgia's history for the general public and press.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate recognition and public distribution of the text marking the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

• The resolving clause designates April 1, 2026, as America 250 Day at the state capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to the public and the press.
• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Georgia history, including its founding as the 13th colony, Savannah's establishment, and its three signers of the Declaration of Independence.
• The preamble also cites modern achievements, including hosting the 1996 Olympics, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Masters Tournament, and Georgia's agriculture and business rankings.

1. 2026-03-27Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-25Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)Primary sponsor
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)

• America 250
• Georgia history
• state capitol commemorations
• Declaration of Independence anniversary