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HR 606

Commending T. Clay Wood Elementary School.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ian Lovejoy

Officially designates March 27, 2025 as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol, honoring its history and tourism to boost publicity with no legal or fiscal effect.

Bill text as passed House (HR606ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 606

Summary — H.R. 606: “City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol; March 27, 2025; recognize”

Status: House Read and Adopted
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose

H.R. 606 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing March 27, 2025, as “City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol.” It highlights the historical significance, notable natives and visitors, and cultural attractions of Thomasville, Georgia, and authorizes the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes March 27, 2025, as City of Thomasville Day at the state capitol.
  • Recites historical and cultural facts about Thomasville, including:
    • Founded in 1825 as the county seat of Thomas County.
    • Named for General Jett Thomas (War of 1812 veteran; credited with constructing the first building at the University of Georgia).
    • Birthplace of Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper (first Black West Point graduate).
    • Visited by Jacqueline Kennedy following President John F. Kennedy’s assassination (1963).
    • Native home of General Lloyd Austin (former U.S. Secretary of Defense).
    • Historical role as a winter resort destination for prominent national families.
    • Contemporary reputation for hospitality, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, cultural experiences, and its annual Rose Festival (“The Rose City”).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primarily ceremonial: honors the City of Thomasville and promotes its heritage and tourism.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal changes — the resolution does not create enforceable obligations or appropriate funds.
  • Affects local stakeholders practically by providing recognition that may be used for publicity or local celebrations.

Legislative timeline & procedural status

  • Introduced in the House: 2025-01-22; referred to House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: 2025-03-21.
  • Considered/Placed on calendars and read: March 13–28, 2025.
  • Laid before the House and Adopted: 2025-03-31 (House Read and Adopted noted earlier on 2025-03-13).
  • Reported enrolled: 2025-04-01.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elijah Crane; Chas Cannon; Darlene Taylor.
Cosponsors listed: Paul A. Gosar; Lauren Boebert.

This is a nonbinding, commemorative resolution intended to recognize Thomasville’s history and to mark a specific day for the city at the state capitol.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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