HR877: HR877 Hembree, Bill; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Bill Hembree. It recounts his career as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, which he started in 2000 with offices in Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw, and his service in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012. The resolution notes that a bridge over the Dog River in Douglas County was named after him in 2022, and mentions his personal life and his authorship of a 2022 book. It closes by having the House formally recognize and commend Hembree for his public service and directing the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Bill Hembree for his public service to the State of Georgia through a House resolution.
• States findings about his career, including founding Bill Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000 and serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bill Hembree.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position.

The resolution names and honors Bill Hembree personally. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and a commemorative copy given to Hembree.

• The whereas clauses recite Hembree's biography, including founding Bill Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000 and House service from 1992 to 2012.
• The resolved clause formally commends Hembree for his public service and extends best wishes for his health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hembree.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)Primary sponsor
• Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
• Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)

• commemorative resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Douglas County