HR970: HR970 Richardson, Jerrica; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Jerrica Richardson. It highlights her 2020 election as the first African American to serve District 2 on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, and notes that she was later redistricted out of her seat before finishing her term. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Richardson for her service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.
• States that she was the first African American elected to District 2 on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners in 2020.
• Notes that she was drawn out of her district before completing her term.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Richardson.

This resolution directly names and honors Jerrica Richardson, a former Cobb County Board of Commissioners member. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to a formal House record and a commemorative copy given to Richardson recognizing her public service in Cobb County.

• The whereas clauses describe Richardson's 2020 election as the first African American to represent District 2 on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.
• The whereas clauses state she was targeted politically and drawn out of her district before finishing her term.
• The resolved clause formally commends Richardson for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Richardson.

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

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)Primary sponsor
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)

• Cobb County government
• commemorative resolution
• local elected officials