Georgia House Bill HR1613

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/6/26
• Enrolled: 3/6/26
• Passed: 3/6/26

Caption

City of Grayson; celebration of its 125th Anniversary; recognize

Summary

House Resolution 1613 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and commending the City of Grayson, Georgia, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The resolution recounts the city’s early settlement history, its incorporation by the Georgia General Assembly in 1901, and its development into a growing community in Gwinnett County. It highlights the role of local families, churches, schools, civic organizations, and city leaders in shaping Grayson’s identity and success. The resolution also praises the city’s current leadership, including Mayor Allison Wilkerson and members of the City Council, and frames the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the city’s past while looking ahead to continued prosperity. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new programs, impose requirements, or alter municipal governance or state law beyond the formal expression of legislative recognition.

Impact

HR 1613 has no regulatory or fiscal effect and does not amend the Georgia Code or change local government authority. Its practical impact is symbolic: it formally honors the City of Grayson, records the General Assembly’s recognition of the city’s 125th anniversary, and authorizes distribution of the resolution for public awareness. The affected parties are primarily the City of Grayson, its residents, and local officials who are publicly commended.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Grayson’s history, community spirit, responsible growth, and civic leadership. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the absence of controversy and the ceremonial nature of the measure indicate broad, nonpartisan support typical of local recognition resolutions.

Contention

There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill text or available context. Because the resolution is honorary rather than policy-driven, it does not present competing viewpoints on law, spending, or regulation. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of the recognition itself and the city’s milestone anniversary, rather than on disputed legislative issues.