HR966: HR966 Stokes, Carl; retirement as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Carl Stokes for his two years as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party, citing his work organizing campaign events, boosting early voting turnout, hosting a district Republican convention, and co-hosting a bipartisan debate with local Democrats. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Stokes's service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Carl Stokes for his two years as Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Carl Stokes.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Stokes for his future endeavors after retiring from the chairmanship.

This resolution directly names Carl Stokes, the retiring Chairman of the Rabun County Republican Party, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives. Its practical effect is limited to an official record and a printed copy given to Carl Stokes honoring his volunteer service to a county political party.

• The resolution's preamble recounts Stokes's activities as chairman, including boosting early voting turnout and hosting the 2024 9th District Republican Convention in Dillard, Georgia.
• The resolved clause formally commends Stokes on his retirement and wishes him success in future endeavors.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Carl Stokes.

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

• Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Rabun County
• Georgia Republican Party
• House commendation