HR623: HR623 Lay, Tony; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement of praise rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Tony Lay, who worked for the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) for 43 years, starting as a driver in 1982 and becoming the agency's longest-serving director and employee. The resolution describes his work providing transportation to more than 7,500 seniors, his personal acts of kindness such as running errands and delivering holiday meals, and his reputation for dependability and care. The House commends him for his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to give him an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Tony Lay for 43 years of service with the Athens Community Council on Aging.
• Congratulates Lay on his retirement and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Lay.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial honor rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names Tony Lay, a longtime employee and director at the Athens Community Council on Aging, and touches the Clerk of the House, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no broader regulatory effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a public, official record of appreciation for one person's decades of community service in Athens, offering personal and civic recognition rather than any change to daily life for Georgians generally.

• The whereas clauses recount Lay's 43-year career at the ACCA, including his start as a driver in 1982 and his role as the agency's longest-serving director.
• The resolved clause formally commends Lay for his service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Lay.

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

• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)Primary sponsor
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)

• commendation resolution
• Athens community
• senior services
• retirement recognition