HR 937: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre; 90th anniversary; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre on the Historic Marietta Square. It recounts the theatre's opening in 1935 as a movie palace, its 2009 restoration led by the group Friends of the Strand, and its ongoing role as a venue for live performances and community events. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of the theatre's history and contributions to arts and civic life in Marietta, thanks its board, staff, volunteers, and supporters, and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the theatre.

• Formally recognizes and honors the 90th anniversary of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta.
• Extends the House's gratitude to the theatre's board, staff, volunteers, and supporters.
• Encourages Georgians to participate in celebrating the theatre's milestone and preserving its legacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the theatre.

The resolution directly names the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, its board, staff, volunteers, and supporters, as well as the Marietta community and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with delivering a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect, but it gives official state recognition to a long-standing Marietta cultural institution, which can be used for publicity, community pride, or ceremonial purposes tied to the theatre's anniversary.

• The resolution recites the theatre's history, including its 1935 opening as an Art Deco movie palace with over 1,000 seats.
• It credits the 'Friends of the Strand' and donors for the theatre's restoration and 2009 reopening.
• The resolution formally honors the theatre's 90th anniversary and thanks its board, staff, volunteers, and supporters.
• It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the theatre for distribution.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)Patrocinador principal
• John Carson (R, HD-046)
• Ginny Ehrhart (R, HD-036)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)

• historic preservation
• Marietta
• arts and culture
• commemorative resolution