HPA Statement in Regards to GA Flag Referendum

While the legislation introduced by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue for a public referendum on the design of the state flag is not, in our opinion, optimal, it does fulfill the promise that Mr. Perdue made during his campaign for governor.

The choices on the referendum reflect the 3 different flags that have officially represented the state of Georgia during its history. While HPA would have
preferred a vote between the current flag and the 1956-2001 flag, the referendum in its current form is acceptable, given the historical nature of the
choices.

However, HPA will not endorse or support any referendum that does not include the 1956-2001 Georgia flag. There can be no compromise on this point.

This flag represented the state and its people proudly and former Governor Barnes’ actions to change it cost him the good will and the votes of the state’s citizens.

HPA endorses Governor Perdue and the Georgia legislators supporting this effort to let the people decide which flag best represents the state.

Heritage Preservation Association
Atlanta, GA