HR2075: HR2075 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, which began in 1936 under Walter Rich, founder of Rich's Department Store, as a way to lift community spirits during the Great Depression and showcase Atlanta's dogwood trees. The resolution recounts the festival's history, from its beautification roots through its growth into a major juried arts festival held in Piedmont Park that now draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. It formally commends the festival for its 90th anniversary and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the festival's organizers.

• Formally recognizes and commends the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts the festival's founding in 1936 and its history as a springtime celebration in Piedmont Park.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the festival's organizers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution mainly affects the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and artists of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, who will receive a copy of the resolution, and it reflects the sentiment of the Georgia House of Representatives toward the festival and the City of Atlanta.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law, spend state money, or create obligations. Its practical impact is symbolic, giving the festival and its organizers formal recognition from the state legislature for its 90-year history.

• The whereas clauses describe the festival's founding in 1936 by Walter Rich and its original purpose of promoting Atlanta during the Great Depression.
• The resolution notes the festival's growth into a nationally recognized juried arts festival with live music and family activities in Piedmont Park.
• The resolving clause formally commends the festival for its historic legacy and cultural contributions to Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the festival's organizers.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Long Tran (D, HD-080)Primary sponsor
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Stacey Evans (D, HD-057)

• Atlanta Dogwood Festival
• legislative resolution
• Piedmont Park
• arts and culture