Georgia CommonsHR 1003: Wilson, Ms. Earnestine Denise; commend
Last action January 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Macon native Earnestine Denise Wilson for her career in early childhood education, community advocacy, and outreach work in Ghana.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Earnestine Denise Wilson, who grew up in Macon and studied early childhood education at Macon State College. The resolution recounts her work teaching pre-kindergarten students, her role at the Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's Department Information Center, and her community involvement including a 2015 address to Governor Nathan Deal on mass incarceration and a 2018 prayer vigil following a police shooting. It also describes her humanitarian work in Elmina, Ghana, where she founded a book donation program and was later adopted into the local royal family and given the title Queen Mother of Development. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy to Wilson but does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Earnestine Denise Wilson for her professional work and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Wilson.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Earnestine Denise Wilson. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians; it simply recognizes her personal and community achievements.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, providing official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for one individual's community service and personal history.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Wilson's education, teaching career, and community advocacy work in Macon, Georgia.
- The resolving clause states that the House of Representatives commends Wilson for her professional excellence and commitment to service.
- A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Wilson.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Ms. Earnestine Denise Wilson for her decades of professional excellence and steadfast commitment to service.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Macon Georgia
- community service
- Georgia House of Representatives