HR801: HR801 Gresham, Dr. Ebonee; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Ebonee Gresham, known publicly as Dr. Ebonee Empowers. The resolution lists her professional and personal achievements, including her work as a Doctor of Nursing Practice, her role as CEO of Dr. Ebonee Empowers LLC and Promise Health Medical Institute, and her co-ownership of HealthCare Academy. It also cites her writing, media appearances, and advocacy on issues like domestic violence, single motherhood, and mental health among Black women, as well as a 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply directs the House Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Gresham as a formal token of recognition.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Dr. Ebonee Gresham's achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Gresham.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Ebonee Gresham. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing the commemorative copy, but it does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or other state agencies.

This 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 career and community work through an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses detail Dr. Gresham's career as a Doctor of Nursing Practice, business founder, author, and public speaker.
• The whereas clauses note her 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and her advocacy work on domestic violence and mental health.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend her achievements and wish her continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Dr. Gresham.

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

• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)Primary sponsor
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• nursing profession
• community advocacy