HR1980: HR1980 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1972, for its role in economic development across Johns Creek, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Mountain Park, and Sandy Springs. The resolution highlights the chamber's advocacy work on legislation affecting businesses, its Leadership North Fulton program for developing community leaders, and its Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development program. The House resolves to commend the chamber and directs the Clerk of the House to send it a copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally commends the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to businesses and citizens in the region.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the chamber.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; the resolution is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and its leadership programs. It has no legal effect on other businesses, residents, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial recognition.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the General Assembly's formal recognition on record for a regional business organization and its community programs.

• The whereas clauses describe the chamber's 1972 founding and its role in developing Johns Creek, Milton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Mountain Park, and Sandy Springs.
• The resolution notes the chamber's advocacy work informing the public about legislation affecting businesses.
• It highlights the Leadership North Fulton program, which has produced over 500 alumni over more than 30 years.
• It highlights the Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development (BOLD) program supporting businesswomen in the region.
• The resolving clause formally commends the chamber and wishes it continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the chamber.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• chamber of commerce
• North Fulton
• economic development