Rep. Bill Hitchens

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry for providing over 1.5 million meals since 2009 and operating community programs like the Empowerment Center, which assists with homeownership and education. It honors the organization’s work serving 50,000+ people annually across Georgia and South Carolina through symbolic recognition, not policy changes. The resolution has no legal effect or new funding; it simply expresses the House’s appreciation via a formal written commendation.

Maddy summaryHR 822 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Sergeant Trey Nelson of the Dunwoody Police Department for being named 2024 Officer of the Year. It recognizes his work combating distracted and drunk driving through educational campaigns and enforcement, as well as his 2024 City Council medal for saving a choking toddler. The resolution, adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, formally expresses legislative appreciation for his service and dedication.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the Savannah State University men's basketball team for winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 732) is a non-binding resolution formally commending the Woodbine Public Library Inc. and its supporters for their community service. It recognizes the library's role as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016, its growth from a community initiative, and its work promoting literacy and education in Camden County. The resolution, adopted by the House of Representatives, expresses appreciation for the library's staff, the Woodbine Woman's Club, and the institution's contributions to public education. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to the library. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects the library through public recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Chatham County Recreation Authority, approved April 5, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4281), so as to abolish the current authority memberships; to provide for new board membership; to provide terms of office; to revise quorum requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of A'Cariyon Dwight Perry and supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for its volunteer service to Georgia citizens. It specifically honors their emergency response work during the COVID-19 pandemic, hurricane relief efforts (including Helene and Milton), and ongoing disaster support, noting their 2,000+ volunteers contributed over $7.6 million in value through services like search and rescue. The resolution formally acknowledges CAP's role as a volunteer auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force performing emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. It does not create new laws or funding, serving only as a ceremonial tribute to their community impact.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Community Supervision Officer John Crew, the Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; and for other purposes.

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide alert system for missing disabled adults, so as to provide for the "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; to provide for certain entities to cooperate in the development of the alert system; to provide for requirements for the alert system; to provide for requirements for the activation of the alert system; to provide for the geographic scope of such alert; to provide for an emphasis on the search of waterways in locating missing individuals with autism spectrum disorder; to provide for a limitation on liability for participants responding to the alert system; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III, on the upcoming occasion of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.