HR205: HR205 Greer, Mayor Carlos; outstanding public service; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove, Georgia for his public service, noting that he served nine years as a city councilman, including six years as Mayor Pro Tem, before becoming the city's first African American mayor. The resolution formally commends Greer for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to Locust Grove residents, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Greer. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally commends Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove, Georgia for his public service as mayor and previously as a city councilman.
• Recites his nine years as a councilman, including six years as Mayor Pro Tem, and his status as the city's first African American mayor.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mayor Greer.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Greer for continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names and honors Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change; it does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of Greer's service and a commemorative copy of the resolution presented to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Greer's background as a lifelong Locust Grove resident, his nine years as a councilman including six as Mayor Pro Tem, and his historic role as the city's first African American mayor.
• The resolved clause formally commends Greer for efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Locust Grove.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Greer.

1. 2025-02-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-06House Hopper (House)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Primary sponsor
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)

• commendation resolution
• Locust Grove
• local government
• civic recognition