HR838: HR838 O'Connor; Daniel; service in redistricting and celebrating his birthday; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Daniel O'Connor for his long career in legislative analysis, policy research, and redistricting work in Georgia, including his service with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House Reapportionment Office. The resolution highlights his role in past redistricting cycles, including helping transition Georgia to single-member legislative districts and supporting map changes after the 2010 census and in 2006. It also celebrates his birthday, March 25, 1963. The House directs its Clerk to prepare an official copy of the resolution for O'Connor. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.

• Formally commends Daniel O'Connor for his career in legislative analysis, policy research, and redistricting in Georgia.
• States the House's recognition of his work with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office.
• Extends congratulations to O'Connor on his birthday, March 25, 1963.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to O'Connor.

The resolution directly names and honors Daniel O'Connor, a redistricting and reapportionment analyst. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him, and the members of the House who adopted it.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's decades of behind-the-scenes work shaping Georgia's legislative district maps.

• Whereas clauses describe O'Connor's career, including work with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House Reapportionment Office.
• Whereas clauses credit him with helping Georgia transition to single-member districts and supporting redistricting during the post-2010 and 2006 cycles.
• The resolved clause commends O'Connor and congratulates him on his birthday, March 25, 1963.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk to make an official copy available for distribution to O'Connor.

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

• James Hatchett (R, HD-155)Primary sponsor
• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)

• redistricting
• legislative honors
• Georgia House of Representatives