HR1961: HR1961 Race Amity Day; June 14, 2026; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It designates June 14, 2026, which falls on the second Sunday in June, as Race Amity Day in Georgia. The resolution explains that Race Amity Day traces back to early 20th century race amity conventions and has been promoted more recently by groups such as the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly to combat racism and encourage unity among people of different races. The resolution states that the day is meant to encourage activities like music, art, dialogue, education, and community service that celebrate diversity. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

• Formally recognizes June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in the state of Georgia through a House resolution.
• States the purpose of the day as promoting racial harmony, mutual respect, and friendship among all people.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, agency requirement, or penalty; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

The resolution mainly affects the Georgia House of Representatives and its Clerk's office, which must distribute copies. More broadly it speaks to all Georgians and community organizations that might choose to hold events around racial harmony and unity.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, requirements, or funding. Its practical effect is to give official state recognition to Race Amity Day, which may encourage community events or public attention around themes of racial unity.

• The whereas clauses explain the origin of Race Amity Day, tracing it to early 20th century race amity conventions and modern advocacy by the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly.
• The first resolving clause formally recognizes June 14, 2026 as Race Amity Day in Georgia.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
• The resolution contains no funding, penalties, or changes to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

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

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• race relations
• civic observances
• Georgia House resolutions
• racial harmony