HR923: HR923 Quaterman, Joan; retirement; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Joan Quaterman for her decades of work with the Leisure Services Bureau in Savannah, Georgia, particularly her efforts running recreation programs for children at Hull Park. The resolution notes that she helped distribute meals through the City of Savannah's federally funded free summer lunch program and praises her character and dedication. The House resolves to commend her public service and congratulate her on retiring, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Joan Quaterman for her public service with Savannah's Leisure Services Bureau.
• States the House's congratulations to her on the occasion of her retirement after more than 52 years of work at Hull Park.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Joan Quaterman.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute, since it is a commemorative resolution rather than a law.

This resolution directly names and honors Joan Quaterman, a longtime Leisure Services Bureau employee in Savannah, Georgia. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official state record praising Quaterman's decades of work supporting children's recreation and summer meal programs in Savannah, but it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for others.

• The whereas clauses describe Quaterman's over 52 years of service with the Leisure Services Bureau at Hull Park in Savannah.
• The whereas clauses note her role in distributing meals from the City of Savannah's federally funded free summer lunch program.
• The resolving clause has the House commend her service and congratulate her on retirement.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Quaterman.

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

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor
• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)

• commemorative resolution
• Savannah
• retirement honors
• parks and recreation