§ 1-4-11. Designation of “Clean Water Week”
The third week in October of each year is designated and shall be observed as “Clean Water Week” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1403, § 1.
§ 1-4-12. Designation of “Firefighter Appreciation Day”
The first Tuesday in February of each year is designated as “Firefighter Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 836, § 1.
§ 1-4-13. Designation of “Bill of Rights Day”
The State of Georgia recognizes the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States as vitally important in articulating and ensuring fundamental human rights. These first ten amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 1791. To affirm the fundamental freedoms embodied in the Bill of Rights, celebrate […]
§ 1-4-14. Declaration of “Home Education Week”
The first week in February of each year is declared to be “Home Education Week” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1014, § 1. Cross references. School attendance and home study programs, § 20-2-690 et seq. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1998, this […]
§ 1-4-15. Designation of “Bill Elliott day.”
The General Assembly finds that a Georgia family’s proud tradition of racing began in Dawsonville, Georgia, under the tutelage and guiding hand of George Elliott. George’s young son Bill began to demonstrate at an early age a natural skill and competitive racing instinct at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, and in 1976, at the tender age […]
§ 1-4-15.1. Designation of “Ronald Reagan day.”
The General Assembly recognizes that: President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as […]
§ 1-4-16. Designation of “Prison Chaplains Appreciation day.”
The fourth Monday in March of each year is designated and shall be observed as “Prison Chaplains Appreciation Day” in all state and private correctional institutions in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-16 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 484, § 1/HB 1292.
§ 1-4-17. Declaration of “Georgia day.”
The twelfth day of February in each year is declared to be “Georgia Day,” as the anniversary of the landing of the first colonists in Georgia under Oglethorpe. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 2, § 1/HB 387. Editor’s notes. This Code section formerly pertained to the designation of […]
§ 1-4-18. Designation of “School Bus Drivers Appreciation day.”
The third Monday in October of every year is designated “School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § 2/HB 791. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 563, § […]
§ 1-4-19. Designation of “School Bus Safety week.”
The third week in October of every year is designated “School Bus Safety Week” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-19 , enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2/HB 790. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2008, Code Section 1-4-17, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 566, § 2, […]