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House Resolution 504
By: Representatives Ballard of the 147
th
, Dickey of the 134
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, Barton of the 5
th
, DeLoach of
the 167
th
, Crowe of the 118
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, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol and celebrating Buc-ee's
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and its presence in Georgia; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Buc-ee's is a chain of travel centers known for its award-winning clean3
restrooms and abundant fuel pumps including diesel exhaust fluid, ethanol free fuel, and EV4
charging stations; and5
WHEREAS, Buc-ee's offers a variety of merchandise, from clever and quirky, such as6
Buc-ee the Beaver inflatables with interchangeable party signs and Buc-ee's onesies for7
babies and adults, to conventional and sophisticated, such as cast-iron skillets, specialty8
wood cutting boards, and gold and silver jewelry; and9
WHEREAS, Buc-ee's is especially known for its extensive assortment of drinks and food,10
including but not limited to Beaver Nuggets, in-house made fudge, a wall covered end-to-end11
with a variety of different flavored beef jerkies, and "fresh brisket on the board" that is12
smoked in house and made into deliciously warm ready-to-eat sandwiches; and13
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WHEREAS, Buc-ee's started in Texas and has expanded to eight other states, including
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Georgia, and has travel centers in Warner Robins and Calhoun, one scheduled to open in15
Brunswick in June of this year, and another planned for Monroe County; and16
WHEREAS, each location of Buc-ee's in this state brings jobs for the development and17
construction of the travel center; adds full-time, part-time, and seasonal jobs at the travel18
center; increases sales tax revenue from purchases of fuel, merchandise, food, and beverages19
at the travel center; and encourages investment in the area surrounding the travel center; and20
WHEREAS, Georgia travelers and travelers through Georgia deserve a safe, well-lit place21
to stop, shop, refuel, and rest, and they can happily say "Meet me at Buc-ee's!" 24 hours a22
day, 365 days a year; and23
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Buc-ee's be recognized for coming to this24
state, stimulating the economy, and providing a cultural experience to remember and revisit.25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26
the members of this body recognize March 20, 2025, as Buc-ee's Day at the state capitol and27
celebrate Buc-ee's for its presence in Georgia and extend best wishes for its continued28
success.29
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to31
Buc-ee's, the public, and the press.32
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