House observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day and adopts a slate of privileged recognitions
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Summary
Lawmakers marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, welcomed guests from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and local groups, and unanimously adopted privileged resolutions honoring firefighters, educators and local civic achievements.
On Jan. 27, 2026, the Georgia House observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day during morning orders. Representative Panitch addressed the chamber, recalled the liberation of Auschwitz and the mass murder of millions in Nazi-occupied Europe, warned against rising antisemitism, and introduced guests from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and allied organizations.
Representative Panitch said, "The Holocaust stands as humanity's starkest warning about what happens when hate goes unchecked," and urged vigilance against antisemitism and all forms of hatred. The transcript records the introduction of Sally Levine (executive director) and Fran Putney (communications director) of the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, along with other representatives from local solidarity and civic groups.
The clerk also read numerous privileged resolutions honoring public servants and civic achievements — including firefighter recognition day, school athletic championships, and individual commendations — which the House adopted after the speaker called for objections and heard none.
Members observed moments of silence and offered condolences for recent local losses. Representative Vance Smith noted the death of former state representative Randy Phillips and called for prayers for his family; other members paid tribute to community educators and public servants in a series of brief personal remarks.
These ceremonial recognitions and memorials were the primary non-procedural matters addressed on the House floor in this session. No policy votes or substantive floor debate on legislation related to these recognitions were recorded in the transcript.
