Rep. Katie Dempsey

Maddy summaryHR 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 976) that formally commends Ciara McKnight as the 2025 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award recipient. It recognizes her community work in Rome, Georgia, including founding youth programs, supporting nonprofits, mentoring, and organizing community events like the Back-to-School Drive. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's official praise for her volunteer efforts. It was adopted by the House on April 4, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryHR 968 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Mimi Weed as the 2025 recipient of the Heart of the Community Awards. It formally commends her community service, including volunteer work with organizations like Friends of the Marshall Forest and the Rome Symphony Debutante Ball, as well as her business, Mel & Mimi, which supports local causes. The resolution has no policy impact or financial provisions - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation. This is a procedural resolution, not a legislative bill with substantive changes.

Maddy summaryHR 990 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dave Roberson as the 2025 Awards of Honor recipient. It commends his 30 years of service as Floyd County Sheriff, his community volunteer work (including roles with local nonprofits and youth programs), and prior awards, but does not create new laws or policies. The resolution formally honors Roberson for his public service and is directed to be provided to him by the House Clerk. This procedural bill affects only the recipient and the House, with no legislative impact on constituents or policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 967) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize Wanda Whitten as the 2025 recipient of the Board of Governors Award. It commends her decades of community service, including roles at AdventHealth Redmond, leadership in dietetic associations, and extensive volunteer work with organizations like the Exchange Club and Coosa Valley Fair. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors her contributions through a formal House commendation. The bill was unanimously adopted by the House on April 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 972) recognizing Stephanie Dean as the 2025 "Heart of the Community Awards" honoree. It commends her work as Co-Founder/CEO of Mike Dean Athletics (MDA), her prior role as Assistant Principal at Rome City Schools, and her extensive community volunteerism with organizations like Hospitality House, Boys and Girls Club, and MDA's scholarship programs. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal recognition through a House of Representatives resolution. It was adopted by the House on April 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 978) is a ceremonial commendation for Sara Grace Abernathy, a Model High School student recognized as the 2025 STAR Student. It honors her academic achievement - specifically, scoring highest on the SAT and ranking in the top 10% of her class - and acknowledges her selection of teacher, Rachel Jones, as the 2025 STAR Teacher. The resolution has no policy impact or binding provisions; it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of her accomplishments. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic honor.

Maddy summaryHR 877 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his decades of public service. It honors his 20-year tenure as a Georgia House Representative (1992-2012), his founding of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, and his community contributions, including a bridge dedication in his name. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House’s appreciation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Mr. Hembree. This is a standard commemorative measure with no legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends Joyce Carter Stevens for her public service to Georgia. It honors her career as a Republican Party leader, her historic 1984 run for Public Service Commission (Georgia's first female general election candidate for that office), and her work founding the Stevens Group. The bill has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House's appreciation. It directly affects no individuals or policies beyond the symbolic recognition of Stevens.

Maddy summaryHR 850 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize and commend Lynne Riley for her 21 years of public service in Georgia. The resolution highlights her roles as a Fulton County Commissioner, State Representative, Revenue Commissioner, State Treasurer, and President of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, including her work overseeing the HOPE Scholarship Program. It does not create new policy or affect any laws or programs - it solely serves as a symbolic honor for her retirement. The House approved the resolution on March 28, 2025, with no substantive policy changes.