HR292: HR292 Blanco, Dr. Whitney N.; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Whitney N. Blanco, founder of Acreage, a real estate analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geographic information systems (GIS) to support urban development. The resolution notes her background in real estate, civil engineering, public health, and international development, as well as her work as a World Health Organization global coordinator, including her role in a $1 billion Ebola response plan. The resolution ties her recognition to the second annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol on March 13, 2025, hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick and themed around women in artificial intelligence for Women's History Month. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Blanco. The resolution has no regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law.

• Formally commends Dr. Whitney N. Blanco for her career accomplishments in real estate technology, urban planning, and public health.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Blanco.
• Recites her background as founder of Acreage, an AI and GIS based real estate analytics platform, and her work with the World Health Organization.
• Connects the honor to the Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol on March 13, 2025, focused on women in artificial intelligence.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Whitney N. Blanco. 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 preparing the commemorative copy.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy change, so it does not alter Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Dr. Blanco's career and connecting that recognition to an event highlighting women in artificial intelligence.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Dr. Blanco's career, including founding Acreage and her work with the World Health Organization on a $1 billion Ebola response plan.
• The first resolving clause formally commends Dr. Blanco for her career accomplishments and thanks her for her efforts on behalf of Georgia citizens.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Blanco.

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 in technology
• artificial intelligence
• real estate technology
• public health