HR479: HR479 Fletcher, Kathryn; chair of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kathryn Fletcher, a certified public accountant, for her work as chair of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA). The resolution highlights her efforts promoting the accounting profession to young people, advocating for financial literacy, and supporting innovation and ethics within the profession during her term. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Fletcher's service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kathryn Fletcher for her service as chair of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
• States the House's praise for her work promoting the accounting profession among students and championing financial literacy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kathryn Fletcher.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.

The resolution directly names Kathryn Fletcher and references the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. It has no binding effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond this honorary recognition.

This resolution has no practical legal effect and creates no new rights, funding, or obligations. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public statement by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing an individual's professional contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Fletcher's credentials (CPA, MBA, CGMA) and her leadership as GSCPA chair for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
• The resolved clause formally commends Fletcher for her service and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Fletcher.

1. 2025-03-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-03House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)

• certified public accountants
• professional recognition
• Georgia House resolution
• accounting profession