HR963: HR963 Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts, who founded SpaTique, a health and beauty treatment center, and later established Roberts Vineyard in honor of her late husband, described as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in Georgia under Black female ownership. The resolution also notes her roles as Vice Chair of the Crawford County Economic Development Board and a member of the Crawford County Chamber Board, as well as her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her work in business, agriculture, and civic leadership.
• States she founded SpaTique, a health and beauty treatment center in Byron, Georgia.
• States she founded Roberts Vineyard, described as Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified vineyard under Black female ownership.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It also references the Crawford County Economic Development Board, the Crawford County Chamber Board, and the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., organizations she is involved with.

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. Its practical significance is public recognition: the Georgia House of Representatives formally acknowledges her business and civic contributions, and she receives an official copy of the resolution.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe her founding of SpaTique and Roberts Vineyard and her civic roles in Crawford County.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends her and extends best wishes for continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

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

• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-086)

• ceremonial resolution
• Crawford County
• agriculture
• women in business