Rep. Miriam Paris

A RESOLUTION commending the Middle Georgia State University School of Aviation for its excellence in aerospace education, its record-breaking growth, and its vital role in fueling the aviation workforce of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of YKK AP America Inc. for their significant contributions to economic development, manufacturing innovation, and community partnerships in Middle Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1129), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Dr. Penny L. Elkins for her appointment as Mercer University's 19th president (effective January 1, 2026). The resolution highlights her 30+ years in education, leadership in enrollment growth (including an 80% freshman enrollment increase), and her historic role as the first female president and first Mercer graduate to lead the university since 1979. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only words of praise and best wishes for her leadership. The House passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing the Vine Ingle Junior Boys All-Star Team, a 14-year-old baseball team from Georgia. The resolution celebrates their championship achievements, including winning the U.S. Junior League World Series and multiple regional/state titles over two seasons. It formally congratulates the team members and coaches for their "outstanding athletic ability and dedication" and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the team. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Southwest High School Patriots Boys Basketball Team for their outstanding 2024–2025 season and inspiring run to the GHSA Class A Division I State Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a Georgia House resolution (HR 729) expressing condolences for the passing of Kaspyen Rhys Tidwell-Krantz, a young child born in Warner Robins on August 15, 2024. The resolution honors his life and memory, acknowledging his parents, grandparents, extended family, and community, and formally expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws - only serves as a ceremonial tribute to the family. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House on March 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the House on March 18, 2025, to formally recognize Reverend John H. Herring for his community service. It commends his work as pastor of Glorious Hope Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, and his leadership in programs like "Men About Change" for youth. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the House's appreciation. It directly affects Reverend Herring as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 615), not a substantive bill. It honors the late Pastor Wallace B. Herring Sr. of Macon, Georgia, recognizing his service as a Vietnam War paratrooper, his 16-year role as senior pastor at Glorious Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and his community work with the Tubman African American Museum and Macon Little League. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to them. It has no legal effect or policy changes, serving solely as a formal tribute.

A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Mallett for being named Bibb County's Teacher of the Year for 2024 and recognizing her exceptional contributions to education and the community; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish programs to provide obstetric care in low access to maternity care areas and maternity care deserts; to provide for definitions; to establish a student loan repayment program for certain obstetric providers; to establish a grant program for certain perinatal facilities; to establish a state funded program to assist certain pregnant women in obtaining obstetric care; to provide for appropriations and funding; to provide for reporting; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.