HR926: HR926 Rogers, Denney H.; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Denney H. Rogers, who has served as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia for 35 years without ever facing an opponent in an election, having succeeded his father in the role. The resolution lists his accomplishments as mayor, including building a library, city hall, fire station, roads, ball fields, an event barn, a community center, and a debt-free water system serving the area. It also notes his community service on library and conservation boards and as a volunteer. The House resolves to commend him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Denney H. Rogers for 35 years of service as mayor of Ephesus, Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rogers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Denney H. Rogers, the mayor of Ephesus. It also reflects on the small city of Ephesus, Georgia and the roughly 400 residents he has served, though it creates no legal obligations for them.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians outside a formal statement of appreciation from the House of Representatives. Its significance is symbolic, marking one individual's decades of local public service rather than changing any policy or funding.

• The whereas clauses describe Rogers' 35 years as mayor of Ephesus, including infrastructure projects like a library, city hall, fire station, roads, ball fields, and a debt-free water system.
• The resolution notes his other civic roles, including the West Georgia Regional Library Board, Lions Club, Soil and Water Board, and Agribusiness Council Board of Directors.
• The resolving clause formally commends Rogers for his 35 years of service to Ephesus and the surrounding area.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Rogers.

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

• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• local government
• Ephesus Georgia
• civic recognition