HR375: HR375 Coleman, Mike; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mike Coleman, a longtime Georgia resident and professional writer of nearly 45 years. It recognizes him for receiving a 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award for his coming-out memoir, The Way from Me to Us, published in 2023 with a second edition planned for spring 2025. The resolution also notes his other work, including a book about the construction of the Georgia Aquarium, and his membership in writing organizations such as the Authors Guild, the Atlanta Writers Club, and the Broadleaf Writers Association. It does not change any Georgia law; it formally commends Coleman and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mike Coleman for winning a 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Coleman for his future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Coleman.
• Creates no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations since it is a ceremonial honor rather than a law.

This resolution directly names and honors Mike Coleman, a Georgia author and retired professional writer. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no practical legal effect; it is a symbolic gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives to publicly honor an individual's literary achievement. Its main real-world effect is that Coleman receives an official printed copy of the resolution from the Clerk's office.

• The whereas clauses describe Coleman's memoir The Way from Me to Us, his 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award, and his other writing work.
• The resolved clause formally commends Coleman for the award and wishes him future health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Coleman.

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• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)Primary sponsor

• Georgia authors
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Author of the Year Award
• House of Representatives honors