HR21: HR21 Burnough, Representative Rhonda; 50th Anniversary as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Representative Rhonda Burnough, who represents House District 77 in Clayton County, for reaching her 50th year as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. It reviews her record in public education, including programs like the DAY ONE initiative and the Celebrity Reader program, and her founding of community groups such as 500 Men Standing in the GAP and 500 Women Standing in the GAP. The resolution also notes past honors she received, including awards from President Barack Obama, and her work establishing Purple Heart Cities in Clayton County to honor wounded or killed veterans. The House formally commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and honors Representative Rhonda Burnough for 50 years as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
• Commends her for creating education programs including the DAY ONE initiative and the Celebrity Reader program.
• Recognizes her founding of community organizations, including 500 Men Standing in the GAP and 500 Women Standing in the GAP.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Representative Burnough.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time honorary statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Representative Rhonda Burnough and the constituents of House District 77 in Clayton County. It also references the East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and community organizations she founded.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to a formal House statement of recognition and a commemorative copy given to Representative Burnough, with no impact on state programs, funding, or regulations.

• The whereas clauses describe Burnough's tenure representing House District 77 since 2016 and her 50 years in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
• The whereas clauses credit her with creating the DAY ONE initiative and Celebrity Reader program in public education and founding two community organizations.
• The whereas clauses note her 2013 National Community and Service Award and 2012 Gold Volunteer Service Award, both presented by President Barack Obama.
• The whereas clauses describe her campaign to establish Purple Heart Cities in Clayton County to honor wounded or killed veterans.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Burnough and extends congratulations from the House.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Burnough.

1. 2025-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Sheila Jones (D, HD-060)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)

• Georgia House resolution
• Rhonda Burnough
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• Clayton County
• legislative honors