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This resolution commends Georgia's restaurant industry, highlighting its significant economic contributions and importance to the state. The resolution recognizes that the restaurant sector comprises over 23,000 food and drink establishments, generates more than $30.1 billion annually, and provides over 500,000 jobs statewide, with the majority being independently owned small businesses. It emphasizes the Georgia Restaurant Association's role in advocacy and education, and notes that the association's foundation promotes food safety and job skills through programs like ServSafe® and ProStart®. The resolution also points out that fifty percent of Georgia adults have worked in the restaurant industry, which serves as a career launching point. By designating February 26, 2025, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol, the resolution aims to recognize the industry's contributions to local and state economic growth, job creation, and overall quality of life. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Restaurant Association, formally acknowledging the industry's importance.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70777