Bill

SR 486

CONGRATS-GAGDC 79TH ST FEST

104th Regular Session Introduced by Willie Preston

A ceremonial resolution recognizing Colt’s Manufacturing for promoting firearm safety and congratulating the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation’s 79th Street Renaissanc

Resolution Adopted

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Bill Summary · SR 486

Summary — SR 486 (Senate Resolution 486)

Status: Read & adopted (May 5, 2025); Received by Secretary of the Senate (May 1, 2025); Reported enrolled (May 5, 2025); Filed with Secretary (Oct 28, 2025); Referred to Assignments (Oct 28, 2025)
Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)

Main purpose

SR 486 is a non‑binding, ceremonial Senate resolution that contains two distinct commendatory actions:
1. Commends Colt’s Manufacturing Company for initiatives promoting safe and responsible firearms ownership, and
2. Congratulates the Greater Auburn‑Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC) on the 20th anniversary of the 79th Street Renaissance Festival.

Key provisions / language

Commendation of Colt’s Manufacturing Company:
- Notes Colt’s 175+ year history in the firearms industry.
- Recognizes Colt’s launch of the "Safety Impact Award," which recognizes nonprofit organizations dedicated to firearm safety.
- Identifies football figures Clay Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas, and Fletcher Cox as ambassadors for the Safety Impact Award, each making an initial donation of $5,000 to their named charitable partners: Project ChildSafe, Clays For Charity, Ducks Unlimited, and the International Hunter Education Association.
- Highlights Colt’s emphasis on education, training, community engagement, and encouragement of secure storage solutions to prevent unauthorized access and accidents.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Colt’s Manufacturing Company.
Congratulations to GAGDC and the 79th Street Renaissance Festival:
- Congratulates the Greater Auburn‑Gresham Development Corporation for hosting the festival for 20 years.
- Provides factual highlights: the festival draws nearly 20,000 attendees annually; has generated more than $5 million in economic impact; has maintained a record of zero acts of violence over 20 years; provides annual service (e.g., meals to 500+ seniors, backpacks and food to 500+ children); and features a 60‑foot Ferris wheel and notable past performers.
- Notes the 20th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival date as September 6, 2025.

Who is affected

Primary recipients of recognition: Colt’s Manufacturing Company and the Greater Auburn‑Gresham Development Corporation (and by extension, festival organizers, participating nonprofits, and community stakeholders).
The resolution does not create regulatory or funding obligations and does not change statutory law—its effects are symbolic and reputational.

Procedural / timeline notes

Introduced: May 1, 2025.
Senate actions recorded May 5, 2025 (read & adopted; enrolled).
Additional administrative filing and assignment actions appear on Oct 28, 2025.
As a Senate resolution, it is ceremonial—intended to record official commendation and to authorize distribution of a copy to the named entities.

Practical impact

SR 486 is symbolic—acknowledging and promoting community safety programs, charitable support, and local cultural/economic contributions. It provides public recognition and may support public relations, fundraising, and community awareness for the named organizations.

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