Rep. Doreen Carter

Maddy summaryHR 856 is a resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to commend Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her over 30 years of dedicated service to senior citizens in Georgia. The resolution recognizes her roles as Senior Center Manager at DeKalb County and Fulton County facilities, her 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, and her lifelong commitment to elder care. It directs the House Clerk to provide Gonzalez with a copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions. This is a non-binding honorific measure with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic House resolution (HR 798) that formally recognizes and commends Imani Williams for her community leadership and advocacy. It specifically highlights her work as a college student organizing protests after George Floyd's death, founding SoulThree60 (a wellness platform), and her focus on empowerment, social justice, and Women's History Month. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - its sole purpose is to publicly honor her contributions through a formal House commendation. It was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, with a copy to be provided to Williams.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 769) is a ceremonial resolution commending Jaide Coleman, a Salem High School senior selected as salutatorian for the Class of 2025. It recognizes her academic achievements, including high grades in challenging courses and leadership in extracurricular activities like the National Honor Society and Student Government. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House of Representatives' praise for Coleman’s accomplishments. It directly affects Coleman (by honoring her) and her school community (through the formal recognition). The resolution was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Tisa Smart-Washington for her community service during Women's History Month. It commends her as Rockdale County, Georgia's first African American woman elected Tax Commissioner (elected 2016) and highlights her roles as a trailblazing leader, including her historic "Slate of Eight" political strategy in 2012. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation through a formal resolution adopted by the House.

Maddy summaryHR 775 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Carlene Anderson for her decades of service as an educator, mentor, and community advocate. It highlights her work in New Jersey and Georgia schools promoting digital citizenship and student empowerment, her advocacy for student mental health and equity after leaving the classroom, and her resilience as a breast cancer survivor. The resolution formally commends her contributions to education and community impact but does not create any new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. It is purely symbolic, with no funding or regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryHR 771 is a resolution commending David Hill, Rockdale County High School's Class of 2025 salutatorian, for his academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. The resolution formally recognizes his selection as salutatorian through exemplary grades in challenging courses, while balancing participation in the marching band, National Honor Society, and Technology Student Association. It does not create policy changes or affect funding.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 807) formally recognizes Tamika Scott for her 18 years of community service in Dekalb County, Georgia, including work with local organizations like the Parent-Teacher-Student Association and the Dekalb County Democratic Committee. It commends her contributions during Women's History Month but does not create new laws or alter policies. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Ms. Scott. It is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Prakash Gupta, the 2025 salutatorian from Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. It formally recognizes his academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and leadership as a student. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' praise and best wishes for his future. It was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, and will be provided to Mr. Gupta.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 808), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Denise Williams, a 30-year electrician and community advocate from Newton County, for her contributions during Women's History Month. The resolution highlights her work fighting high utility costs, assisting seniors through the ARAP program, active civic engagement at local government meetings, and her 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply commends Williams and directs a copy to be delivered to her.

Maddy summaryHR 765 is a ceremonial resolution commending Oluwasore Edward, Rockdale County High School's 2025 valedictorian, for her academic achievements and extracurricular involvement. It recognizes her distinction as a student in advanced courses while participating in multiple clubs and organizations. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' commendation and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Ms. Edward. As a purely honorific measure with no policy changes or funding, it does not affect laws or regulations.