This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Keith Brady, the former mayor of Newnan, Georgia, for his public service. It highlights his 32 years of leadership, during which the city's budget grew significantly and its population increased substantially. The resolution also notes his contributions to community development, including the creation of recreational facilities and downtown revitalization. The bill directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Brady as a formal acknowledgment of his achievements.
This bill establishes a House Study Committee to examine how local governments in Georgia assess and collect fees for public services. The committee will consist of five House members appointed by the Speaker of the House, who will also serve as chairperson. Its main task is to study current fee practices, identify issues or problems, and recommend any needed changes or new legislation. The committee will operate until December 15, 2026, when it will be dissolved, and its findings will be submitted as a report to the House.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration by the Daughters of Mary Magdalene and commending Melonie Sims; and for other purposes.
This bill is a House resolution honoring the life and legacy of Mother Bernice Brim Powe, who passed away in September 2024 at age 90. It formally recognizes her contributions as a Christian minister, educator, and community leader while extending condolences to her family. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to her family for their records. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge an individual's life and achievements.
This bill is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Mother Annie Eliza Brim Hughes, who passed away in May 2025. It formally recognizes her contributions to her family, church, and community through caregiving and service. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to her family for their records.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Goodie Mob for their outstanding contributions to music, culture, and social consciousness; and for other purposes.
This resolution designates July 4, 2026, as Georgia Highlands College Community Impact Day to honor the institution's contributions to Northwest Georgia. The bill recognizes the college's 50-year history of providing education to over 250,000 community members and generating more than $2.5 billion in economic impact. It authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and media for awareness. The measure is a commemorative recognition that does not create new policies or funding requirements.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on its 90th anniversary. It honors the organization's history since its 1935 founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and acknowledges its current leadership and statewide presence in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the document to the organization as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the group's contributions.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Captain Dr. Melvin Pender Jr. for his distinguished lifetime achievements as a military officer, Olympic athlete, author, and civil rights advocate. The resolution honors his accomplishments, including earning a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics while serving in the Vietnam War and his induction into multiple Halls of Fame. It directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the resolution to Captain Pender as a gesture of appreciation. The measure does not change existing laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his contributions to Georgia and the United States.
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and honors the cultural contributions of Field Mob, a musical duo from Albany, Georgia. It acknowledges their role as pioneers who brought national attention to rural South Georgia artists and highlighted the region's culture through their music. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the document to Shawn Jay and Smoke as a gesture of appreciation. This is a ceremonial measure rather than a law that changes government policy or regulations.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes and honors the life and legacy of Don Michael "Mike" Cottrell, a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist from North Georgia. The bill acknowledges his contributions to the car-hauling industry, his leadership in the local economy, and his extensive charitable work, including the establishment of the Mike Cottrell College of Business at the University of North Georgia. It extends condolences to his surviving family members and authorizes the distribution of the resolution to the Cottrell family.
A RESOLUTION commending Sierra Hallett, a Family and Consumer Sciences Legislative Fellow for the 2026 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; and for other purposes.
