SR 778: Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day; recognize February 17, 2026

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes February 17, 2026, as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol, marking an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that brings together young people, parents, educators, and community leaders to learn about business development and Georgia's legislative process. The resolution names four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, as participants whose accomplishments it highlights. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. It does not create any program, funding, or ongoing legal requirement.

• Formally designates February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Recognizes an event hosted by Senator Randal Mangham that introduces young people to entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement.
• Names four young entrepreneurs, Tyler Sullivan, Diana Solano, Jhari Johnson, and Katie Tripp, for individual recognition.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

This mainly affects the named participants in the event, Senator Randal Mangham as host, and attendees such as youth, parents, educators, and community leaders who take part in the capitol event. It has no regulatory effect on the general public.

The resolution carries no legal or financial force; it does not create funding, programs, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving public acknowledgment to a youth entrepreneurship event and the young people involved.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 17, 2026 as Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• The whereas clauses describe the event's purpose of teaching entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement to young people.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
2. 2026-02-16Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)Patrocinador principal

• youth entrepreneurship
• Georgia Senate resolution
• state capitol event
• civic engagement