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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR799: HR799 Moore, Terry Walker; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Terry Walker Moore for nearly a quarter century of leadership with the Boys and Girls Clubs and her work supporting youth in the community.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Terry Walker Moore during Women's History Month for her long record of community service. It highlights her 24 years of leadership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, several awards she has received, and her broader work as an advocate for youth development. The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Moore and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Terry Walker Moore for her community service and leadership.
  • Lists her honors, including the C.A.R.E. Award, the Maytag Dependable Leader Award, and a 2020 Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Moore.
  • Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Terry Walker Moore. It also references the Boys and Girls Clubs community, the Rotary Club of Rockdale, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.

Why it matters

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not create rights, spend money, or change any Georgia statute. Its practical effect is limited to an official, on-the-record commendation from the House of Representatives and a printed copy given to Moore.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Moore's 24 years of leadership with the Boys and Girls Clubs and her role as a mentor and advocate for youth development.
  • The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend Moore and wish her continued health, happiness, and success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Moore.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
  • Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
  • Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)

Topics

  • community recognition
  • Women's History Month
  • Boys and Girls Clubs
  • youth development

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