Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1591: The Claxton Enterprise; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, March 4, 2026
A RESOLUTION commending The Claxton Enterprise; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Commending The Claxton Enterprise; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Commending The Claxton Enterprise; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, The Claxton Enterprise was established in December 1912, more than two years before the creation of Evans County, Georgia, in August 1914; and WHEREAS, under the guiding hand of its current editor and publisher, Mickey Peace, and with the exemplary work ethic demonstrated daily by its dedicated employees, this outstanding newspaper has grown immensely since its founding; and WHEREAS, The Claxton Enterprise has earned numerous honors and accolades over the last century, including the prestigious Freedom of Information award presented by the Georgia Press Association in 2003; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary publication be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend The Claxton Enterprise for its more than 100 years of service as well as extend best wishes for continued success. H. R. 1591 LC 112 3799 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The Claxton Enterprise. H. R. 1591
Sponsors
- William Werkheiser (R, 157) · primary sponsor
- DeLoach, Buddy (R)
- Bill Hitchens (R, 161)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1591?
- HR1591 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): The Claxton Enterprise; commend.
- What does HR1591 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Commending The Claxton Enterprise; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1591?
- Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1591?
- William Werkheiser (R, 157), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1591?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73897
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