SR492: SR492 Dorsey, Hattie B.; condolences

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Hattie B. Dorsey, who died on May 29, 2024, and recounts her career as a leader in affordable housing and community development in metro Atlanta. The resolution describes her work as founding president and CEO of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, her earlier roles with federal agencies and civic leaders, and her efforts to expand minority participation in redevelopment projects. The Senate formally expresses its regret at her passing and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to her family.

• Formally states that the Georgia Senate honors the life and memory of Hattie B. Dorsey and expresses regret at her passing.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Dorsey's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commemorative statement only.

The resolution directly names Hattie B. Dorsey's family, who will receive a copy of the document, and reflects on her impact on the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership and metro Atlanta's affordable housing community.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it is an official public record of the Georgia Senate recognizing a community leader's contributions to affordable housing and civic life, and it provides her family a formal token of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses recount Dorsey's career, including her leadership at the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership and prior roles with federal agencies and civic leaders.
• The first resolving clause states the Senate's intent to honor her memory and express regret at her passing.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to her family.

1. 2025-03-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• Senate resolution
• Hattie B. Dorsey
• affordable housing
• Atlanta community development