HR776: HR776 Smart-Washington, Tisa; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Tisa Smart-Washington, who has served as Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County since 2016 and made history as the first African American Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner in the county and later the first African American woman elected to the top post there. The resolution recounts her work with statewide tax official associations and her earlier role leading the Rockdale County Democratic Party, including an effort to field a full slate of local candidates in 2012. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, with no legal or funding effect beyond that.

• Formally recognizes and commends Tisa Smart-Washington for her service as Rockdale County Tax Commissioner and prior roles.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change, serving only as an honorary statement from the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Tisa Smart-Washington. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law, funding, or regulations. It is a symbolic honor recorded in the House's official record, marking Smart-Washington's career during Women's History Month.

• The whereas clauses describe Smart-Washington's career, including becoming the first African American Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner in Rockdale County in 2013 and the first African American woman elected Tax Commissioner in 2016.
• The resolving clause has the House commend her for her dedication to the community and wish her continued health and happiness.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

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

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• Women's History Month
• Rockdale County
• tax commissioner
• legislative honor