Rep. Kimberly New

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Lieutenant Mike Weaver for his community service and leadership within the Dallas Police Department. It recognizes his work in training citizens, developing programs for seniors and children, and managing social media for the department. The document formally commends his dedication to public service and authorizes the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Elana Meyers Taylor, a six-time Olympic medalist and bobsled athlete from Georgia, for her outstanding achievements in the sport. The bill specifically congratulates her on winning her first Olympic gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, at the age of 41. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Taylor as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to bobsled and her role as an inspiration to future athletes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Tri Mu Chapter, for its longstanding service and contributions to Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 5, 2026, as Licensed Professional Counselors Appreciation Day at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the work of mental health professionals. The resolution recognizes the contributions of over 13,000 licensed professional counselors in Georgia who provide mental health services to diverse communities. It acknowledges their training, independent practice capabilities, and role in supporting mental health care access and crisis response. The measure is a symbolic gesture that encourages public appreciation for these counselors without creating new laws or funding.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Judy McClendon-Redmond for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring Senior Chief Earnest C. Washington upon his retirement from the Department of Veterans Affairs and prior decades-long service to the United States Navy; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Andrew "Drew" Keith Slay, a University of West Georgia art student who died in a 2023 traffic accident, by dedicating a bridge on State Route 8CO over I-20 in Douglas County as the "Andrew 'Drew' Keith Slay Memorial Bridge." The bill directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. It does not create new policies or affect regulations; it solely commemorates an individual through a permanent public naming. As a memorial resolution, it requires no further legislative action beyond the naming and signage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes dedicating the intersection of State Route 92 and Sweetwater Church Road in Paulding County as the "Zander Trayvon Whatley Memorial Intersection" to honor an 11-year-old boy who died tragically in 2024. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at that location. The resolution also requires distributing copies to Zander's family and the DOT. If enacted, it would create a permanent memorial at this specific intersection. The measure is currently pending in the Georgia House.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Community Food Bank for its partnership efforts in Douglas County and its continued commitment to combating food insecurity throughout the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., for its longstanding service and contributions to the communities of Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll Counties; and for other purposes.