HR218: HR218 Cumberbatch, Carleen; 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Carleen Cumberbatch, who was named the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian by the Georgia Council on Aging. The award, created in 2003, honors people over 70 who have made significant contributions to society through work or volunteering. The resolution details her more than 30 years of advocacy for seniors in DeKalb County, including founding a senior line dancing group, volunteering with AARP on Medicare education and senior programs, serving on the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, and participating in regional aging committees. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Carleen Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cumberbatch.
• Documents her decades of volunteer work, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers and serving as an AARP volunteer and speaker.
• Recites her service on bodies such as the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board and the Atlanta Regional Commission Advisory Committee on Aging.

This resolution directly names and honors Carleen Cumberbatch. It has no regulatory effect on the public but reflects recognition connected to DeKalb County senior services, AARP programs, and regional aging advisory bodies she has worked with.

The resolution carries no legal or funding changes; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives and providing Cumberbatch with a printed copy of the tribute.

• The whereas clauses recount Cumberbatch's over 30 years of advocacy for seniors in DeKalb County and her founding of the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers.
• The resolution notes she was appointed to the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board of Commissioners in 2003 and now serves as board chair.
• The resolved clause formally commends Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian and wishes her future health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)

• senior citizens
• DeKalb County
• legislative honors
• aging services