House Resolution 1213
By: Representatives Moore of the 91st, Carter of the 93rd, Kendrick of the 95th, and Davis of
the 87th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Councilwoman Karmesha Washington Smith on her
outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith has long been recognized by the citizens of this
state for the vital role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal commitment
to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,
talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced
dramatically by her commitment to transparency, accountability, and community-centered
governance in Stonecrest; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to public service began as a technology support intern with
DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, where she later worked for nearly three years after
graduating from Georgia Southern University; and
WHEREAS, she has continued serving the community through numerous roles, including
Vice President of the Klondike Area Civic Association, Co-Chair of Delta GEMS (Decatur
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), Chair of the Principal Advisory
Council at E.L. Bouie Elementary, and Program Lead for Women in Technology, focusing
on career development and equity; and
WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith's significant organizational and leadership talents,
remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the
citizens of this state have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and
associates; and
WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for
integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Karmesha Washington Smith's vision and unyielding commitment to City of
Stonecrest has set the standard for public service; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Karmesha Washington Smith for her
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend
the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Karmesha Washington Smith.