HR2120: HR2120 The Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation, economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Rowen Foundation, a research and innovation community in Gwinnett County, along with Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance. The resolution praises these groups for their joint work in attracting investment and building a workforce pipeline in Georgia, citing UCB Inc.'s announcement of a $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen as an example of the results. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new rules, funding, or legal obligations.

• Formally commends the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and several state agencies for their roles in economic development efforts.
• Cites UCB Inc.'s planned $2 billion biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen as an example of successful investment attraction.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no statutory changes, funding, or enforceable requirements; it is purely a statement of recognition by the House.

The resolution directly names the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County government, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Research Alliance as the parties being honored.

Because this is a commendation rather than legislation, it has no direct effect on Georgians' daily lives, taxes, or legal obligations. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly highlights a large private investment and workforce partnership in Gwinnett County.

• The whereas clauses describe the Rowen Foundation as a knowledge community in Gwinnett County bringing together research institutions, universities, technical colleges, and industry leaders.
• The whereas clauses credit Governor Kemp and state partners with cultivating a pro-business environment and workforce pipeline in Georgia.
• The resolved clause formally commends the named individuals and organizations for their collaboration in attracting investment to Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Todd Jones (R, HD-025)Primary sponsor

• economic development
• Gwinnett County
• workforce development
• Georgia business investment