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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR635: HR635 Walters, Sabrina; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize

Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Sabrina Walters, an inspections manager for the City of College Park, and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sabrina Walters, who serves as the first Black female Inspections Operations Manager for the City of College Park, runs Sabrina's Sweet Bakery, and works as a General Contractor Liaison. The resolution highlights her 18 years of experience assisting business owners, vendors, citizens, and contractors in College Park. The resolution formally commends Walters for her public service and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a day intended to acknowledge the philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Walters. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program.

What the bill does

  • Commends Sabrina Walters by name for her public service to the State of Georgia.
  • Designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day in recognition of contributions by women in the state.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sabrina Walters.
  • Contains no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a symbolic honor only.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Sabrina Walters, an employee of the City of College Park and a local business owner. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond this recognition.

Why it matters

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing one individual's public service and marking a symbolic day on the calendar.

Key provisions

  • The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Walters' role as the first Black female Inspections Operations Manager for the City of College Park and founder of Sabrina's Sweet Bakery.
  • The resolving clause commends Walters for her public service and formally designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
  • A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Walters.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
  • Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
  • Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
  • Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
  • Inga Willis (D, HD-055)

Topics

  • ceremonial resolution
  • women's recognition
  • College Park
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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