HR777: HR777 King, Valerie; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Valerie King, a registered nurse with nearly 50 years of experience in labor and delivery, for her contributions to her community during Women's History Month. It highlights her career caring for patients during childbirth, her later work at the Clark Atlanta University Student Health Center, and her service in church ministries in California and Georgia. The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends Valerie King for her dedication to her community and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Valerie King for her career as a registered nurse and her community service.
• States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Valerie King.

The resolution names and honors Valerie King specifically. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her.

This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or rules. Its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives that will be presented to Valerie King.

• The whereas clauses describe Valerie King's nearly 50 year nursing career in labor and delivery and her later work at Clark Atlanta University's Student Health Center.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend her and wish her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Valerie King.

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
• nursing
• community recognition
• Clark Atlanta University