Georgia Bills

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 964: Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.; 2025 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc., as the 2025 Heart of the Community Business Award recipient; and for other purposes.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 954: Blessett, Algebra; honor

This resolution honors Atlanta R&B artist Algebra Blessett for her contributions to music and community. It recognizes her as a fifth-generation Atlantan who attended Fulton County Schools and Morris Brown College, released a Billboard-charting album, and actively supports the Sickle Cell Foundation of Atlanta and Songs for Kids Foundation. The resolution formally acknowledges her cultural impact through the House of Representatives and directs the Clerk to provide her with a copy of the resolution. No new laws or funding are created - this is a symbolic gesture of recognition.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 957: Run Atlanta 5K Day; April 5, 2025; recognize

This symbolic resolution recognizes April 5, 2025, as Run Atlanta 5K Day to honor an annual event organized by 100 Black Men of Atlanta. The resolution highlights the event's dual focus on promoting community health/wellness through a 5K race and addressing violence prevention, including a Sunrise Prayer for Peace. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the group's work, which commemorates victims of gun violence and aims to foster safer neighborhoods. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 982: Jones, Rachel; Model High School's STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution (HR 982) formally commends Rachel Jones, a teacher at Model High School, for being named the 2025 STAR Teacher. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the commendation to Ms. Jones. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or practical impact on education funding, school operations, or legislative procedures.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 979: Mitchell, Roy; Coosa High School's STAR Teacher; commend

This resolution (HR 979) formally commends Roy Mitchell, a Coosa High School teacher recognized as the school's 2025 STAR Teacher. It is a symbolic honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, programs, or affected individuals. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for Mitchell's contributions to education and includes a directive for the Clerk to provide him with a copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new obligations or alter existing laws.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 970: Richardson, Jerrica; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 970), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, particularly highlighting her 2020 historic election as the first African American to represent District 2. The resolution states she "diligently and conscientiously devoted... time, talents, and energy" to community and state welfare, and notes her leadership qualities and integrity. It has no policy impact or funding; it simply expresses the Georgia House's appreciation and directs a copy to be given to Ms. Richardson.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 991: Coffee, Craig; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 991), not a policy bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed a resolution formally commending Craig Coffee for his decades of public service in real estate regulation. It recognizes his roles as Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board and Deputy Real Estate Commissioner, highlighting his 2023 award and dedication to protecting public interests in real estate licensure. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply offers formal recognition.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 956: Longstanding partnership between the Province of Québec and the State of Georgia; commend

This resolution (HR 956) formally honors the decades-long economic partnership between Québec and Georgia. It recognizes Québec as Georgia's top Canadian export market, key supplier for aerospace and aluminum, and significant investor (ranking first in Canadian foreign direct investment from 2014-2023), supporting Georgia's automotive, manufacturing, and construction sectors. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of mutual economic benefits, citing specific trade statistics and business presence (e.g., 45 Québec companies operating in Georgia). It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, with no policy changes enacted.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 965: Wright-Davis, Marquita Levette; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend

This resolution (HR 965) formally recognizes Marquita Levette Wright-Davis as the 2025 recipient of the "Heart of the Community Awards." It commends her community work, including founding nonprofit repair services, free tutoring programs for Rome City School students, and leadership in diversity initiatives through organizations like the Rome NAACP and South Rome Community Association. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, and serves as a symbolic honor with no policy changes or legal effect.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 981: Payne, Victoria; Coosa High School's 2025 STAR Student; commend

HR 981 is a ceremonial resolution commending Victoria Payne, a student at Coosa High School, for being named the school's 2025 STAR Student. The resolution recognizes her achievement of scoring highest on the SAT and ranking in the top 10% of her class, as required by the STAR program. It also notes she selected teacher Roy Mitchell as her STAR Teacher. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of commendation with no legislative effect.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 969: Harris, Shayna; South Paulding High School's 2025 Teacher of the Year; commend

This resolution formally commends Shayna Harris, a South Paulding High School English teacher who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her work teaching courses like American Literature, Composition, and Mythology, and her dedication to students. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House of Representatives' praise through a formal commendation. It directly affects only Shayna Harris, who will receive a copy of the resolution.

passed · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 959: Johnson, Kendall Rae; commend

This resolution formally recognizes Kendall Rae Johnson, a 9-year-old urban farmer and founder of Kendall Rae's Green Heart Non-Profit, for her work in youth agriculture education, sustainability advocacy, and entrepreneurship. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policy - it serves solely as a ceremonial honor acknowledging her role as the first USDA Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador and her impact on over 400 students. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on April 4, 2025, to commend her contributions to food sustainability and youth empowerment.

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