25 LC 112 3155
Senate Resolution 256
By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Lucas of the 26th, Orrock of the 36th, Watson of the 1st,
Hatchett of the 50th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the restaurant industry of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2025, as State
1
Restaurant Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the restaurant industry plays a vital role in Georgia's economic prosperity and3
the quality of life for all Georgians; and4
WHEREAS, Georgia's restaurant industry comprises more than 23,000 food and drink5
establishments and generates more than $30.1 billion annually, providing more than 500,0006
jobs statewide; and7
WHEREAS, the majority of Georgia's restaurants are independently owned small businesses;8
and9
WHEREAS, numerous national restaurant industry brands are headquartered in Georgia; and10
WHEREAS, the Georgia Restaurant Association is dedicated to providing a voice in11
advocacy, education, and awareness for the restaurant industry throughout the state to12
express to residents and visitors the great value, quality, and services provided by local food13
establishments; and14
S. R. 256
- 1 - 25 LC 112 3155
WHEREAS, the Georgia Restaurant Association Foundation works with state and local
15
agencies to promote food safety and job skills through the ServSafe® and ProStart®16
educational programs as well as the industry mentoring of young professionals; and17
WHEREAS, fifty percent of all adults in Georgia have worked in the restaurant industry,18
thereby providing jobs skills that serve as a launching point for careers; and19
WHEREAS, the contributions and efforts of the professionals working in the restaurant20
industry to provide the highest quality food and drinks in Georgia, to promote small business,21
and to contribute billions of dollars to local and state tax revenue to stimulate economic22
growth are worthy of recognition.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24
commend the restaurant industry as critical to the economic vitality of the State of Georgia25
and recognize February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia28
Restaurant Association.29
S. R. 256
- 2 -