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HR 1192

YouthBuild Day at the capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryce Berry and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia House resolution designates February 5, 2026 as YouthBuild Day at the Capitol to honor job training and youth development programming.

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Bill Summary · HR 1192

Legislative bill overview

HR 1192 is a Georgia House resolution designating February 5, 2026, as "YouthBuild Day at the Capitol." The bill recognizes and honors the YouthBuild program, which provides education, job training, and leadership development to low-income young adults. This is a ceremonial resolution with no statutory force.

Why is this important

YouthBuild is a federally-funded program that serves disadvantaged youth through construction training, academic instruction, and civic engagement. Designating a day to recognize the program raises public awareness of workforce development opportunities and acknowledges the program's role in helping young people gain employment and life skills. Such recognitions can strengthen legislative support for program funding and highlight successful educational initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: Critics might argue that resolutions naming days are ceremonial gestures that don't directly fund or expand programs
  • Selection specificity: Questions about why this particular program receives recognition compared to other youth development initiatives
  • Resource allocation: Some may view legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions as better spent on substantive policy addressing youth workforce gaps

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

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