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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR895: HR895 Brown, Pamela; commend

Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Pamela Brown, a Rockdale County Board of Education member, for her community service and leadership during Women's History Month.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Pamela Brown, who is serving her third term on a local Board of Education and holds a leadership role with the Georgia School Boards Association covering several metro Atlanta school districts. The resolution recounts her community involvement, professional background, and civic memberships as reasons for recognition. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Pamela Brown 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 her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Pamela Brown for her community service and leadership as a Board of Education member.
  • States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Pamela Brown.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Pamela Brown. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, though it references institutions she is connected to, including the Rockdale County school system and the Georgia School Boards Association.

Why it matters

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Pamela Brown's community and educational service and providing her with an official memento from the House.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe Pamela Brown's role as a Board of Education member serving her third term and as a Georgia School Boards Association District IV Director.
  • The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends her for her dedication to her community.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
  • Debra Bazemore (D, HD-069)
  • Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Women's History Month
  • Rockdale County
  • school boards
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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