§ 1-4-9. Designation of “Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day”
The day of April 9 of each year is designated as “Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1061, § 1. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1990, this Code Section enacted as Code Section 1-4-8 was redesignated as […]
§ 1-4-24. Designation of “National Swearing-in Commitment day.”
The second Wednesday of February of each year is designated as “National Swearing-in Commitment Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-24 , enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 204, § 2/HB 208. Effective date. — This Code section became effective July 1, 2021. Cross references. Enlisted personnel, § 38-2-230 . Editor’s notes. Ga. L. […]
§ 1-4-10. Designation of “Girls and Women in Sports Day”
The first Thursday in February of each year is designated as “Girls and Women in Sports Day” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 788, § 1.
§ 1-4-25. Designation of “Public Safety week.”
The week in September during which September 11 falls every year is designated “Public Safety Week” in Georgia. History. Code 1981, § 1-4-25 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 73, § 2/HB 1335. Effective date. This Code section became effective April 4, 2022. Cross references. Department of Public Safety, T. 35, C. 2.
§ 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 […]