HR 1409: Canada Day; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that regulates anyone. It recognizes Canada Day in the State of Georgia and lays out a series of facts about the economic relationship between Georgia and Canada, including trade totals, top exports and imports, and Canadian companies with operations in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press. It does not create any new requirement, funding, program, or penalty; its only operative effect is the formal recognition itself.

• Formally recognizes Canada Day in the State of Georgia through a House resolution.
• States that Georgia-Canada trade totaled $13.9 billion in 2024, including $7.4 billion in exports and $6.5 billion in imports.
• Names specific Canadian-owned companies operating in Georgia, such as CAE, Magna International, Irving Tissue, and Canfor.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

This resolution has no regulatory effect on any group. It mentions Canadian-owned businesses operating in Georgia, such as CAE, Magna International, Irving Tissue, Titanium Transportation, West Fraser, Canfor, and Interfor, and the roughly 33,000 Georgians they employ, but imposes no obligations on them.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official statement recognizing Canada Day and publicizing Georgia's trade relationship with Canada.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia-Canada trade data for 2024 and list Canadian companies with operations in Georgia.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize Canada Day in the State of Georgia.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Reynaldo Martinez (R, HD-111)Patrocinador principal
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)

• Canada Day
• Georgia trade
• ceremonial resolution
• economic development