HR300: HR300 Smith, Denise N.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Denise N. Smith. It notes that a Tech Demo Day event, hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick and themed around Women In Artificial Intelligence, will be held at the state capitol on March 13, 2025. The resolution describes Smith's career, including her current role as CEO of DNS Consulting and prior leadership positions at EY, Cox Automotive, and Hewitt Associates, as well as her travel to 152 countries. It resolves that the House commends her for her career accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally commends Denise N. Smith for her career accomplishments in technology and business strategy.
• States the House's gratitude for her efforts on behalf of Georgia citizens.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.
• Notes the upcoming Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol as context for the honor.

The resolution directly names and honors Denise N. Smith. It also references Representative Dar'shun Kendrick, who hosts the Tech Demo Day event, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change; it creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a formal House record and a printed copy of the resolution given to Smith.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes the Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol on March 13, 2025, themed 'Women In Artificial Intelligence.'
• The preamble details Smith's career, including her role as CEO of DNS Consulting and prior positions at EY, Cox Automotive, and Hewitt Associates.
• The resolved clause has the House commend Smith for her career accomplishments and express gratitude for her efforts.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Smith.

1. 2025-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Women's History Month
• technology leaders
• Georgia House of Representatives