HR564: HR564 Mainor, Mesha; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mesha Mainor, a former member of the House. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lists her legislative accomplishments, including authoring the bill that created the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority, and notes her history as the first African American woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly as a Republican after switching from the Democratic Party. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Mainor as a keepsake. Like other commendation resolutions, it has no regulatory or funding effect and does not require any government action beyond producing and delivering the ceremonial document.

• Formally commends Mesha Mainor for her service in the Georgia House of Representatives, with no legal or regulatory effect.
• Recites her legislative record, including authorship of the law creating the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mainor.

This resolution directly names and honors Mesha Mainor, a former Georgia House member. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document to her.

The resolution carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is limited to an official, on-the-record statement of praise from the House and the creation of a keepsake document for Mainor.

• The whereas clauses describe Mainor's legislative record, including her role creating the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority and her work on redistricting and elections issues.
• The resolved clause formally commends Mainor for her public service and extends best wishes for continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mainor.

1. 2025-03-13House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-10House Hopper (House)

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Bethany Ballard (R, HD-147)
• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Mesha Mainor