HR645: HR645 Whittley, Dora Din; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It commends Dora Din Whittley, a brand strategist and founder of The Whittley Agency, for her work in business leadership and economic empowerment. The resolution formally recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a day meant 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 Whittley. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create programs, or spend state funds; it is a formal statement of recognition and praise.

• Commends Dora Din Whittley by name for her business leadership and public service contributions to Georgia.
• Officially designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Whittley.
• Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, no funding, and no enforceable legal requirements.

The resolution directly names and honors Dora Din Whittley. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding law.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is symbolic: a formal, public honor for one individual and a named day recognizing women's contributions in the state.

• The preamble (WHEREAS clauses) describes Whittley's career as a brand strategist and co-principal of The Whittley Agency and her recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree by Upscale Magazine.
• The resolving clause commends Whittley for her public service and formally designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Whittley.

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

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)

• commemorative resolution
• women in business
• Georgia House of Representatives