HR991: HR991 Coffee, Craig; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Craig Coffee. It recounts his career, including earning his real estate license after joining the Georgia State Bar in 1986, serving 18 years as Deputy Real Estate Commissioner with the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and later becoming Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board. The resolution notes that in 2016 he was elected President of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and received the 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award. The House formally recognizes and commends him for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Craig Coffee for his public service to the State of Georgia in real estate licensure and regulation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Craig Coffee.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Craig Coffee, a former Deputy Real Estate Commissioner and Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians or institutions.

Resolutions like this carry symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any statute, program, or funding; its practical effect is limited to an official House record honoring Coffee's career and a printed copy given to him.

• The resolution recites Coffee's career history, including his 1986 admission to the Georgia State Bar and 18 years as Deputy Real Estate Commissioner.
• It notes his 2016 election as President of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and his 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award.
• The resolving clause formally commends Coffee for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Coffee.

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

• Alan Powell (R, HD-033)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Sandy Donatucci (R, HD-105)

• commendation resolution
• real estate regulation
• Georgia Real Estate Board