Rep. Teddy Reese

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1485) is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally recognize Reagan Moore, a 16-year-old student and Miss Georgia's Teen 2025. It honors her crowning as Miss Georgia's Teen 2025, her Preliminary Awards in Talent and Evening Gown, her scholarship, and her community service initiative "Dance, Fit, Uplift" promoting wellness for youth and seniors. The resolution extends congratulations as she prepares to represent Georgia at the Miss America's Teen competition. As a symbolic resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to commend Moore's achievements and community impact.

Maddy summaryHR 1448 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Clarence Taylor on his 70th birthday. It recognizes his life journey from maintenance worker to community leader and funeral director, highlighting his service, character, and contributions to his family and community. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the House on February 24, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Mr. Taylor. This is a standard procedural resolution with no direct impact on laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1439) formally recognizes and commends Ashley Rodriguez, founder of Columbus, Georgia’s "Throw It In The Bag" community initiative. It highlights her work mobilizing volunteers for quarterly environmental cleanups in underserved neighborhoods, providing youth service opportunities, and fostering community partnerships. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is purely ceremonial, expressing the House’s appreciation for her civic leadership. It specifically acknowledges her initiative’s focus on environmental stewardship, youth development, and community revitalization. The House adopted this resolution on February 20, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 1424) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Bobby and Carolyn Wright on their induction into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes their combined 40+ years of coaching and leadership at Central High School in Phenix City, including Carolyn’s 32-year tenure as head track and volleyball coach and Bobby’s 44-year career as a football and basketball coach, with notable records and community impact. The resolution formally honors their shared achievements, including their 2020 induction into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame as the state’s winningest husband-and-wife coaching duo. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy effect beyond public recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the courts and domestic relations, respectively, so as to revise the definition of legal father; to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to require that licensed general hospitals and birthing centers make available a petition for legitimation education video to parents or guardians of newborn infants; to provide that a putative father may indicate on a certificate of birth that he has submitted to genetic testing to establish paternity of a child born out of wedlock; to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to provide for inheritance by legitimation in certain circumstances; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Ron Shipman, a former Georgia Power executive and Macon Water Authority leader, for his decades of service to Georgia communities. It recognizes his career spanning nearly 40 years in utility leadership, economic development, and public service, including his role as Macon Water Authority's first African American leader. The resolution formally commemorates his contributions without enacting any policy changes or affecting specific laws. It serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Georgia House of Representatives to Shipman's legacy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes February 19, 2026, as "Alpha Day at the Capitol" to honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s 119-year history of promoting leadership, scholarship, and community service. It specifically acknowledges the fraternity's contributions, including over $2.3 million in educational scholarships and 850,000 community service hours. The House of Representatives urges all citizens to recognize the fraternity's work, particularly its Georgia district's efforts. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026, and directs the Clerk to distribute a copy to the fraternity.

Maddy summaryHR 1289 is a House resolution honoring Brian Daniel Waters, a Georgia resident who died on January 28, 2026. It commemorates his life, community service (including roles with PAWS Humane and Midtown Columbus Incorporated), and career in radio broadcasting. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to Georgia communities and the broadcast industry. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and was adopted by the House on February 9, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of and access to such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of such offenders from the registry; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League Movement on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and honoring its enduring legacy of developing women leaders and strengthening communities through volunteer service, civic engagement, and advocacy; and for other purposes.