HR944: HR944 V&L Research and Consulting; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring V&L Research and Consulting, a market research firm founded in 1991 by Mrs. Lomax Taylor and Mrs. Virgil. The resolution recounts the company's growth into one of the top 50 market research firms certified by the American Marketing Association, its work for government agencies and major corporations, and the awards it has received over its history. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally congratulates the company on its 35th anniversary, commends its contributions to Georgia, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the company.

• Congratulates V&L Research and Consulting on the 35th anniversary of its founding.
• Commends the company for its business contributions on behalf of Georgia citizens.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of a commendatory resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors V&L Research and Consulting and its owners, Mrs. Lomax Taylor and Mrs. Virgil. It has no legal effect on any other business, agency, or member of the public.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a formal, symbolic statement of recognition from the state House. Its main real-world effect is that the company receives an official printed copy honoring its anniversary and history.

• The whereas clauses recount the company's 1991 founding, its growth into a top 50 certified market research firm, and its client list including federal agencies and major corporations.
• The whereas clauses also list awards received, including the Atlanta Business League's Success Against the Odds Award and induction into its Business Hall of Fame.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates and commends the company and wishes it continued growth and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the company.

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

• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)Primary sponsor
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia small business
• market research industry