Gilliard-Gunn, Patt; commend
HR 261 is a resolution commending Patt Gilliard-Gunn for her work in cultural heritage preservation. It recognizes her role as co-founder of the Susie King Taylor Center, CEO of the Center for Jubilee, Reconciliation & Healing, and leader in initiatives like the Slave Dwelling Project and renaming Savannah's public square to "Taylor Square" honoring Civil War nurse Susie King Taylor. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal recognition for her contributions to African American history, tourism, and community empowerment. It was adopted by the House on February 13, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hitchens
RRepublican
P
Carl Gilliard
DDemocratic
P
Jesse Petrea
RRepublican
P
Lynn Smith
RRepublican
P
Ron Stephens
RRepublican
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