Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR732

Introduced
3/25/25  
Enrolled
3/25/25  

Caption

Woodbine Public Library Inc.; commend

Summary

House Resolution 732 is a commemorative resolution honoring the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and recognizing the work of its staff and the Woodbine Woman’s Club. The resolution recounts the library’s origins as the Woodbine Library Initiative in 2016 and its incorporation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity later that year. It highlights the library’s role in building a lending library for Woodbine and North Camden County and in supporting literacy, education, and civic engagement. The resolution emphasizes the library’s service to residents of all ages, especially its contributions to child and adult literacy and its provision of resources, programs, and services that help expand knowledge and opportunity. It also frames libraries generally as important centers for public education, access to technology, and community building. The measure is purely honorary and does not create or amend any statutory law or state program.

Impact

HR 732 has no direct legal or fiscal impact on Georgia law because it is a House resolution rather than a bill creating statutory changes. Its effect is limited to formally commending the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and authorizing the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution. No statutes are amended, no agencies are directed to act, and no rights or obligations are changed for the public or for the library.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and supportive. The text itself is laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate, opposition, or vote history indicating controversy. The resolution reflects appreciation for the library’s community role and for the volunteers and staff associated with its development and operation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a ceremonial commendation, it does not appear to have generated disagreement over policy, funding, or legal authority. The only parties specifically recognized are the Woodbine Public Library Inc., the Woodbine Woman’s Club, and the library staff, all of whom are presented favorably.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR289

The Woodbine Opry; 25th anniversary; recognize

GA SB965

An act to add Section 18732 to the Education Code, relating to libraries.

GA HB1577

Woodbine, City of; mayor; revise powers

GA HR1136

Grant, Ms. Shantelle; occasion of her selection as the 2025 Georgia Public Library Employee of the Year; commend

GA HR48

Commending the Smithfield branch of the Blackwater Regional Library.

GA SR67

Commending the Smithfield branch of the Blackwater Regional Library.

GA SB451

Revise laws related to public libraries and library services

GA J01910

Commending the Queens Public Library's Central Library upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary

GA SCR150

Relative to National Librarian Day.

GA J01056

Commemorating the Brooklyn Public Library Read Out Loud! Summer Street Fair to be held on June 14, 2025

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.