HR78: HR78 Harrison, Venessa C.; retirement; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Venessa C. Harrison, who is retiring on January 31, 2025 after 45 years with AT&T, most recently as president of AT&T Southeast Coastal States overseeing Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The resolution recounts her career path from telephone operator to executive, her advocacy for youth and underserved communities, and her service on boards such as the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Georgia Historical Society. It formally commends her for her career and community contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Venessa C. Harrison by name for her 45 year career at AT&T and her retirement effective January 31, 2025.
• States the House's praise for her leadership in shaping AT&T's public policy, economic development, and community relations across three states.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harrison.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position.

The resolution directly names and honors Venessa C. Harrison. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a commemorative copy for her.

This resolution carries no binding legal or financial consequences for Georgians; it is a symbolic recognition by the House of Representatives of one individual's career and community contributions rather than a policy change affecting the public.

• The whereas clauses describe Harrison's 45 year AT&T career, her rise from telephone operator to president of AT&T Southeast Coastal States, and her retirement date of January 31, 2025.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her career, leadership, and community contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Harrison.

1. 2025-01-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-28House Hopper (House)

• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Esther Panitch (D, HD-051)

• legislative commendation
• AT&T
• community service
• Georgia House resolution