HR610: HR610 Roberts, Delane; occasion of her retirement; commend

This resolution honors Delane Roberts, who began working for the Georgia House of Representatives on January 1, 1993 and served in various roles over 32 years, including 12 years as the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant. The resolution describes her contributions to the daily operations of the House and her personal life, including her church involvement and caregiving for family members. The resolution states she announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. As a commendation resolution, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House.

• Formally recognizes and commends Delane Roberts for 32 years of service to the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Congratulates her on her retirement, which the resolution states was effective January 1, 2025.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Roberts.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Delane Roberts, a longtime staff member of the Georgia House of Representatives. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who is directed to prepare a copy for her.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia residents generally; it serves as an official, public expression of gratitude from the House of Representatives toward a long-serving staff member, formally marking her retirement in the legislative record.

• Recites Roberts' 32-year career with the Georgia House of Representatives beginning January 1, 1993, including 12 years on the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee.
• Resolves that House members recognize and commend Roberts and extend well wishes for her retirement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Roberts.

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

• Matt Barton (R, HD-005)Primary sponsor
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
• Jason Ridley (R, HD-006)
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
• Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)

• legislative commendation
• state government retirement
• Georgia House of Representatives staff