Rep. Sharon Henderson

Maddy summaryHR 907 is a formal House resolution honoring Archie S. Shepherd, a Newton County, Georgia community leader who died. It commemorates his decades of civil rights advocacy, service with the NAACP and National Action Network, mentorship of youth, and roles on local boards and in Masonic organizations. The resolution expresses the House's deepest condolences to his family and formally recognizes his contributions to social justice and community development in Newton County. It has no policy impact beyond this commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 906) honoring Burnelle Henderson, a Virginia resident who passed away. The bill formally expresses the House of Representatives' condolences for her passing and recognizes her life, including her nursing career, 68-year marriage, community involvement, and dedication to her church. It directs the Clerk to provide a copy to her family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryHR 892 is a formal resolution recognizing the Speak Life! Cancer Care Ministry for its work supporting cancer patients and families in Georgia. The resolution commends the ministry’s faith-based, holistic services - including one-on-one support, resources, and spiritual guidance - since its 2008 founding. It highlights the ministry’s partnerships, survivorship advocacy (like the Thriver’s Market), and community impact, but contains no new policy or funding. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, and directs the clerk to send a copy to the ministry.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill) honoring Rashan Ali Smith. It recognizes her career as a media professional - including radio hosting, sports broadcasting, and co-hosting a nationally syndicated talk show - and her work founding Sporty Girls, Inc., a nonprofit providing sports and academic programs for girls in Atlanta. The resolution formally commends her community service and achievements, with no policy changes or mechanisms involved. It was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 825), not a policy bill. It formally commends Eva Marcille Pigford, an actress, producer, and radio host, for her career achievements - including roles in *Everybody Hates Chris*, *The Young and the Restless*, and *All the Queens Men* - and her philanthropy supporting organizations like the Midnight Mission. The resolution, adopted by the House on March 27, 2025, expresses appreciation for her contributions to media and community service but does not create any legal requirements or funding. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to adopt legislation requiring the Medicare program to provide for lifelong coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for liver, heart, and lung transplant recipients; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for members of the General Assembly to request assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for its advocacy work in Georgia. It recognizes ACS CAN's efforts since 2001 to secure cancer research funding, expand healthcare access, advance tobacco control, and support Georgians facing cancer - highlighting that an estimated 66,000 Georgians will be diagnosed with cancer and 19,000 will die from it in 2025. The resolution expresses the Georgia House's appreciation for ACS CAN's role in advocating for evidence-based policies to reduce cancer's impact. It contains no new laws, funding, or policy changes; it is purely a formal expression of support.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for free meals to public school students enrolled in after-school education programs or summer school education programs; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-29-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to individual accident and sickness insurance coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostate-specific antigen tests, so as to provide for annual notification by insurers to male insureds of coverage for prostate-specific antigen tests; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.