HR1969: HR1969 America 250 Day at the state capitol; April 1, 2026; recognize

This House resolution marks the approach of July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, by designating April 1, 2026 as America 250 Day at the Georgia state capitol. The resolution recounts Georgia's history, including its founding as the 13th colony under James Oglethorpe, the establishment of Savannah, Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence, its ratification of the Constitution in Augusta, and notable Georgians such as Martin Luther King Jr., Otis Redding, and President Jimmy Carter. It also notes Georgia's role hosting the 1996 Olympics and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Masters Tournament, and its standing as a top state for business and agriculture. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it does not create any new law, funding, or legal requirement.

• Designates April 1, 2026 as America 250 Day at the Georgia state capitol to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Recites historical facts about Georgia's founding, its role in the American Revolution, and notable Georgians, without changing any law.

This resolution mainly affects the House of Representatives and the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and distribute copies. It has no direct legal effect on the public, businesses, or agencies, since it is a ceremonial recognition rather than a binding law.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its main practical effect is an official day of recognition at the capitol and public distribution of the resolution's text.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recount Georgia history, including its founding in 1732, the establishment of Savannah in 1733, and its ratification of the Constitution in 1788.
• The first resolving clause formally recognizes April 1, 2026 as America 250 Day at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

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

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
• Will Wade (R, HD-009)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)

• America 250th anniversary
• Georgia history
• state capitol ceremonies
• legislative resolutions