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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR945: HR945 Mosley, Sig; extraordinary contributions to the entrepreneurial and investment community in Georgia and beyond; commend

Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors and commends Sig Mosley, a longtime Atlanta investor and entrepreneur, for his contributions to Georgia's venture capital and startup community.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Sig Mosley, an investor born in Jasper, Georgia, for his decades of work supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Georgia. It cites his role in the $5.7 billion Ariba acquisition of Tradex in 2000, his investments in more than 145 startups, and his leadership at companies and venture funds including Imlay Investments, Mosley Ventures, Zane Venture Fund, and Silicon Road Ventures. The resolution also notes his mentorship of underrepresented founders, his board memberships with organizations such as TechBridge and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and awards he has received, including induction into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame. It formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to send him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally honors and commends Sig Mosley for his contributions to Georgia's entrepreneurial and investment community.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Sig Mosley.
  • Recites his career history, investments, board memberships, and awards as the basis for the commendation.
  • Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or appropriate any funding.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Sig Mosley. It also references organizations he has worked with, including Imlay Investments, Mosley Ventures, Zane Venture Fund, Silicon Road Ventures, TechBridge, the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and the Technology Association of Georgia.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no law, but it is an official statement by the Georgia House of Representatives publicly recognizing an individual's contributions to the state's entrepreneurial and investment sector.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Mosley's education, career at Management Science America, and investment leadership roles.
  • The whereas clauses detail his involvement in founding venture firms such as Zane Venture Fund and Silicon Road Ventures.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Mosley for his contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Mosley.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)Primary sponsor
  • Todd Jones (R, HD-025)

Topics

  • entrepreneurship
  • venture capital
  • economic development
  • Georgia House resolution

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