HR565: HR565 Crockett, Congresswoman Jasmine; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas for her career as a public defender, civil rights attorney, Texas state representative, and member of the United States Congress. It recounts her background, including her role in the Texas Legislature and her current positions in Congress. The resolution does not change Georgia law or create any program, funding, or requirement. It simply states the House's recognition of Crockett's public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for her public service career.
• Recites her background as a public defender, civil rights attorney, Texas state representative, and U.S. congresswoman.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Crockett.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution mainly concerns Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, whom it honors. It has no direct legal or regulatory effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses, since it is a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, obligations, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to the House's formal recognition of Crockett and the distribution of a printed copy to her.

• The whereas clauses describe Crockett's career, including her time as a public defender, civil rights attorney, and Texas state representative before Congress.
• The resolved clause states that the House recognizes and commends Crockett for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Crockett.

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

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• commendation
• civil rights
• Georgia House of Representatives