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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1090: Davis, John; 32 years dedicated service to the City of Norcross and the State of Georgia; commend

Last action January 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends John Davis for 32 years of public service to the City of Norcross, including his career rising to Superintendent of Public Works.

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In plain language

This is a commemorative resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring John Davis, a longtime City of Norcross employee. It recounts his career starting in 1992 as an Equipment Operator and his eventual retirement as Superintendent of Public Works after 32 years, along with awards and certifications he earned along the way. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Davis for his service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends John Davis for 32 years of service to the City of Norcross and the State of Georgia.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Davis.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names John Davis, a former City of Norcross public works employee. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the honorary recognition and the Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's decades of municipal service, which carries symbolic rather than policy weight.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe Davis's 32-year career with the City of Norcross, from Equipment Operator in 1992 to Superintendent of Public Works.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Davis for his contributions and wishes him continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Davis.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend John Davis for his many outstanding contributions on behalf of the citizens of this state as well as extend best wishes for his continued success.

This is the resolution's formal statement honoring Davis.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-01-27House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-01-27House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
  • Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
  • Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
  • Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
  • Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
  • Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)

Topics

  • commemorative resolution
  • City of Norcross
  • public works
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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