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GA SR1057
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Thompson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 25, 2012, as the new Georgia Day at the state capitol, reviving a celebration originally established by the Georgia General Assembly in 1909 that had fallen out of observance
- Introduced by Senators Tippins of the 37th and Thompson of the 33rd, based on advocacy by Durham Middle School students Beth Ann Shires and Ryan Mulkey and teachers Thomas Panter and Mandy Martin
- Moves the celebration of Georgia Day to September 25 to align with the time Georgia public schools teach state history in all 4th and 8th grade classes
- Emphasizes that Georgia Day should focus on core character values such as fairness, perseverance, courage, trustworthiness, compassion, respect, humility, and integrity, highlighting James Oglethorpe as an exemplar
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to GPTV, the Georgia Historical Society, and the four Durham Middle School advocates
Legislative Description
New Georgia Day; recognize September 25, 2012
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/27/2012
Full Bill Text
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