HR702: HR702 Washington, Evetta B.; recipient of the Women on Purpose award; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Evetta B. Washington, a Rockdale County resident recognized with the Women on Purpose award. The resolution recounts her community service, including her leadership roles with the National Council of Negro Women, the Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP, her ties to South Carolina State University's Atlanta Alumni Chapter, and her involvement at Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Washington and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally commends Evetta B. Washington for receiving the Women on Purpose award and extends best wishes for her continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Washington.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a symbolic honor passed by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Evetta B. Washington. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of preparing a copy for her.

The resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law or residents generally. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's community service and leadership in Rockdale County organizations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Washington's roles with the National Council of Negro Women and the Rockdale County NAACP branch.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Washington and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Washington.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Rockdale County
• Women's History Month
• community service recognition