HR920: HR920 Garel, Stacey; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Stacey Garel, a certified event planner and professional writer who now lives in Stonecrest, Georgia. The resolution recounts her career highlights, including work on national conferences and trade shows, the 2012 Democratic National Convention, and the 2013 and 2019 Super Bowls, as well as her bestselling book and 2023 award recognitions. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Garel for her literary contributions and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Stacey Garel for her literary contributions and career accomplishments.
• States the House of Representatives' best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Garel.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution affects only Stacey Garel, the individual being honored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her. It has no effect on the general public or any other Georgians.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's career and community achievements through an official act of the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Garel's background as an Atlanta native residing in Stonecrest, Georgia, and her work as an event planner and author.
• The whereas clauses cite her role in events such as the 2012 Democratic National Convention and the 2013 and 2019 Super Bowls.
• The resolving clause commends Garel for her literary contributions and wishes her continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Garel.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Stacey Garel
• Georgia House of Representatives
• ceremonial recognition