Rep. Viola Davis

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Cheryl Terrell, who was named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at JW Dobbs Elementary School. The resolution formally recognizes her 31 years of teaching experience and her role as an Early Intervention Program teacher who supports foundational math and reading skills for young students. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Terrell as an official acknowledgment of her contributions to education. The bill does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly acknowledge her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 16, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day on the Hill to honor the organization's history and contributions. It directly affects members of the House of Representatives and the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. by formally recognizing the sorority's founding in 1922 and its mission of community service, leadership development, and sisterhood. The resolution requires the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the sorority for distribution. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to acknowledge the group's legacy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes and praises the U.S. United Pageant System, an organization founded in 2003 by Marchia Mickens. The resolution highlights the group's mission to promote health, fitness, and community achievement among women, young ladies, and men, with a focus on breast cancer awareness and research. It directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the organization as a gesture of official appreciation. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the organization's work.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits for certain senior citizens and senior housing; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally honors Jody Thomas for her distinguished leadership and service to the National Foundation for Women Legislators. It recognizes her tenure as Executive Director since 2013 and highlights her contributions to policy development, organizational stability, and bipartisan cooperation among women legislators. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the House of Representatives. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Jody Thomas as a record of the House's recognition of her work.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes and honors the Bobby Dodd Institute for its work helping people with disabilities achieve economic independence. The resolution highlights the institute's services, which include job training, career planning, case management, and a paid internship program for young adults. It notes that the organization assisted nearly 3,500 individuals in 2025 and helped secure over $232 million in public benefits for its clients. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding; it simply directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to the institute as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project (WEOP) for its 26 years of service. It recognizes the organization's work in providing training, mentorship, and business development programs to help women and underserved communities start and grow businesses. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to WEOP as a formal acknowledgment of its contributions to economic opportunity and community development in Georgia.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Joint Study Committee on Higher Education Fiscal Stewardship to review the financial management of Georgia's university system. The committee will consist of ten members, with five appointed by the House Speaker and five by the Senate President, who will also serve as co-chairs. Its main task is to examine audit reports and other data to identify financial risks and trends, then submit a report with recommendations for improving fiscal oversight before being dissolved in December 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Pastor Nancy Kornegay for her decades of leadership and dedication to ministry. It formally acknowledges her spiritual journey, starting from her early faith development in the 1970s through her founding of the Tabernacle of Prayer church in Hinesville, Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Kornegay as an official record of the House's recognition. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's contributions to their community and faith.