HR604: HR604 Wilkerson, Mayor Allison; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mayor Allison Wilkerson of the City of Grayson. It recites her background as a lifelong Gwinnett County resident, her twelve years on the Grayson City Council, and her 2014 election as the city's first female and second-generation mayor. The resolution highlights her community involvement, including service on the Grayson Elementary School council board, her leadership role with the Georgia Municipal Association's Training Board, and her receipt of the Servant Leadership Award from the Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus. It does not change any law; it simply expresses the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to send Mayor Wilkerson an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mayor Allison Wilkerson of Grayson for her public service and leadership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mayor Wilkerson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Mayor Allison Wilkerson of the City of Grayson. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of her civic contributions.

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places an official House record of appreciation for Mayor Wilkerson's service into the legislative record and provides her with a formal keepsake copy.

• The whereas clauses recount Mayor Wilkerson's biography, including twelve years on the Grayson City Council and her election as mayor in 2014.
• The resolving clause states that the House 'recognize[s] and commend[s]' Mayor Wilkerson and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mayor Wilkerson.

1. 2025-03-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-13House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)

• commendation resolution
• local government
• Grayson Georgia
• Gwinnett County