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HR 863

The Georgia Cup Day; April 6, 2025; The Georgia Cup's 28th anniversary; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jan Jones and 2 co-sponsors

Recognizes April 6, 2025 as The Georgia Cup Day, marking the 28th anniversary, honors 2024 amateur champions, and promotes charity for Folds of Honor; ceremonial, nonbinding.

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Bill Summary · HR 863

Summary — H.R. 863: “The Georgia Cup Day; April 6, 2025; The Georgia Cup's 28th anniversary; recognize”

Purpose and intent

H.R. 863 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes April 6, 2025, as “The Georgia Cup Day” and celebrates the 28th anniversary of The Georgia Cup. The resolution highlights the event’s role in celebrating amateur golf, honors recent amateur champions, and recognizes The Georgia Cup’s charitable support for Folds of Honor.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes April 6, 2025, as The Georgia Cup Day.
  • Celebrates the 28th anniversary of The Georgia Cup.
  • Notes and honors the 2024 winners of major amateur titles:
    • José Luis Ballester (United States Amateur Champion, 2024)
    • Jacob Skov Olesen (British Amateur Champion, 2024)
  • Describes The Georgia Cup as:
    • A competition organized by The Golf Club of Georgia between U.S. and British amateur champions.
    • A charitable fundraising event benefiting Folds of Honor.
    • A celebration of championship amateur golf and sportsmanship.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available to The Golf Club of Georgia and its participants.

Who is affected

  • This is a non‑binding, honorary resolution with no regulatory, statutory, or fiscal effects. It primarily:
    • Recognizes and publicly honors The Georgia Cup, its organizers, participants, and benefitted charity (Folds of Honor).
    • Serves to raise awareness of the event and its charitable mission; it does not create legal obligations or funding.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: January 31, 2025 (referred to House Judiciary Committee that day).
  • House First Readers / Read and Adopted: March 31, 2025.
  • Filed: April 15, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: April 28, 2025.
  • Rules suspended / Reported enrolled / Adopted: May 13, 2025.
  • Current status: Adopted by the House (ceremonial resolution).

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsors: Kevin Kiley; Charles Martin; Todd Jones; Jan Jones.
  • Co‑sponsors include: Joe Neguse; Harriet M. Hageman; Daniel S. Goldman; Henry C. “Hank” Johnson; Laura Gillen; Troy E. Nehls.
  • Companion bill: S. 61.

Practical impact

As a commemorative resolution, H.R. 863 confers symbolic recognition and supports publicity for The Georgia Cup and its charitable work. It does not change law, appropriate funds, or impose requirements on public or private entities.

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

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