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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR759: HR759 2025 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives on their exemplary service; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends the temporary administrative assistants who worked for the House of Representatives during the 2025 regular session for their service.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes and thanks the temporary administrative assistants who supported the House during the 2025 regular session, praising their work helping run legislative business and assist constituents. The resolution names fourteen individuals who served in these roles and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to them. It has no funding, penalties, or effective date beyond its adoption.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends the named 2025 regular session temporary administrative assistants for their work supporting the Georgia House of Representatives.
  • Lists fourteen individuals by name as the honorees of the resolution.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors fourteen temporary administrative assistants who worked for the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2025 session, along with the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing copies of it.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal thank-you from the legislature. Its practical impact is limited to public recognition for the named staff members and a symbolic record of their contribution to the House's operations.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the role of temporary administrative assistants in supporting House operations and constituent services.
  • Names fourteen honorees: Braeden Morgan, Farouk Elsayed, Joshua Ratigan, Trina Anderson, Barbara Hill, Deborah Jackson, Daniel Wodkins, Andre Cross, Trinity Jimenez, Katie Merling, Juliana Hartley, Garrett Pouliot, Sharon Wilder, and Kimberly Akin.
  • The resolving clause formally commends the assistants for their performance during the 2025 regular session.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the honorees.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Jon Burns (R, HD-159)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • legislative staff recognition
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • commendation resolution

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