Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR999: Georgia citizens, cities, and counties; remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; urge
Status: Passed both chambers, February 12, 2026
A RESOLUTION urging all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Urging all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Urging all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"; and WHEREAS, this momentous document, principally authored by Thomas Jefferson with significant contributions from John Adams, established the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and constitutional governance that remain the cornerstone of American freedom; and WHEREAS, Georgia played a vital role in our nation's founding, with three Georgian delegates--Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton--courageously signing the Declaration of Independence; and WHEREAS, the 250th Anniversary, occurring on July 4, 2026, represents a seminal moment deserving of solemn recognition and joyous celebration; and H. R. LC 112 3681 WHEREAS, this milestone provides an opportunity for all Georgians to renew their commitment to the timeless principles of liberty, personal responsibility, limited government, and God-given rights that define our constitutional republic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary through …
Sponsors
- Brent Cox (R, 28) · primary sponsor
- Rick Jasperse (R, 11)
- Hatchett, Matt (R, 155)
- Fincher, Bill (R, 23)
- Carter Barrett (R, 24)
- McDonald III, Lauren (R)
Latest actions
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Votes
- House Vote #507 (February 12, 2026): 162 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR999?
- HR999 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia citizens, cities, and counties; remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; urge.
- What does HR999 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Urging all Georgia citizens, cities, and counties to remember and honor the sacredness of America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR999?
- Passed both chambers as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: House Passed/Adopted (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR999?
- Brent Cox (R, 28), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR999?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72129
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