HR717: HR717 Patton, Maureen; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Maureen Patton, who is retiring in May 2025 after 28 years working at Kennesaw State University. She began working there in February 1997 and most recently served as director of presidential events, leading a team of six staff members and organizing large university events like ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, board meetings, and commencement ceremonies. The resolution recounts her work under several university presidents, from former President Betty Siegel to current President Kathy Schwaig, including directing two presidential investitures. It formally recognizes and commends her for her service, congratulates her on retiring, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to give her an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Maureen Patton for 28 years of service to Kennesaw State University.
• Congratulates her on her retirement, which begins in May 2025.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Patton.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Maureen Patton, a Kennesaw State University administrator. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing one university employee's career and providing her with an official keepsake document from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Patton's 28-year career at Kennesaw State University, including her role as director of presidential events overseeing a six-person team.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize, commend, and congratulate Patton on her retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Patton.

1. 2025-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-25House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)

• Kennesaw State University
• legislative commendation
• higher education
• retirement honors