Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1489: 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, February 25, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending the 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending the 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending the 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia House of Representatives takes great pride in acknowledging and honoring the many cultural celebrations that enrich the lives of residents and foster community unity throughout this state; and WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year is a centuries-old celebration observed by millions of people around the world to mark the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar and to honor traditions of renewal, family, prosperity, and hope; and WHEREAS, the City of Decatur first hosted its Annual Lunar New Year Festival in 2022 to celebrate this vibrant cultural observance and share the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year with citizens across the metro Atlanta region; and WHEREAS, in 2026, the City of Decatur again welcomed thousands of participants to the 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival, featuring traditional performances, artistic exhibitions, cultural foods, children's activities, and opportunities for cross-cultural engagement; and H. R. 1489 LC 112 3729 WHEREAS, the 2026 Lunar New Year also ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare and significant Chinese zodiac combination that occurs only once every 60 years, pairing the energetic symbolism of the Horse with the dynamic intensity of the Fire element--together representing strength, renewal, bold action, rapid movement, passion, …
Sponsors
- Long Tran (D, 80) · primary sponsor
- Omari Crawford (D, 89)
- Karla Drenner (D, 85)
- Saira Draper (D, 90)
- Imani Barnes (D, 86)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1489?
- HR1489 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; commend.
- What does HR1489 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending the 5th Annual Decatur Lunar New Year Festival; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1489?
- Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1489?
- Long Tran (D, 80), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1489?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73679
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