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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR232: HR232 Henderson, Linda; outstanding public service; commend

Last action February 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hoboken resident Linda Henderson for 50 years of public service to her city and community.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Linda Henderson. It recounts her 50 years of service to the City of Hoboken and lists several honors she has received, including a 2008 Citizen of the Year award and a 2006 Angel Award from the Southeast Cancer Unit. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes and commends Henderson for her service and extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Linda Henderson for 50 years of public service to the City of Hoboken.
  • Lists honors she has received, including a 2008 Citizen of the Year award and a 2006 Angel Award.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Henderson.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to Henderson for continued health and happiness.

Who it affects

This resolution primarily concerns Linda Henderson herself. It does not impose any obligations, costs, or changes on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial directive to the Clerk of the House.

Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It carries no legal effect on Georgians generally, but it publicly documents the Georgia House of Representatives' recognition of one individual's decades of community service.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recount Henderson's 50 years of service to Hoboken and list specific awards she received in 2006 and 2008.
  • The resolving clause formally commends Henderson for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available to Henderson.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • John Corbett (R, HD-174)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Hoboken Georgia
  • public service recognition
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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