--- title: HR 1320. Hydrick, Honorable Judge Stacey K.; distinguished judicial service; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1320 cite_as: HR 1320, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1320 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1320.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1320/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73102 date: 2026-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1319.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1321.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1320.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1320 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-10 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Esther Panitch - Scott Holcomb - Brent Cox - Tanya Miller - Shea Roberts - Karen Lupton text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1320/2025 upstream_id: 2113676 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - judicial commendation - DeKalb County courts - Georgia House resolution - judicial appointments --- # HR 1320. Hydrick, Honorable Judge Stacey K.; distinguished judicial service; commend ## Text House Resolution 1320 By: Representatives Panitch of the 51st, Holcomb of the 101st, Cox of the 28th, Miller of the 62nd, Roberts of the 52nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Honorable Judge Stacey K. Hydrick for her distinguished judicial service; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Honorable Stacey K. Hydrick has served the State of Georgia with distinction, integrity, and dedication throughout an exemplary legal and judicial career; and WHEREAS, Judge Hydrick was appointed by Governor Brian P. Kemp on July 15, 2019, to the DeKalb County Superior Court, Division 6, where she presides over complex felony criminal matters, including violent crimes, drug trafficking, gang and RICO cases, and also adjudicates domestic relations and civil matters of significant impact; and WHEREAS, Judge Hydrick previously served as a DeKalb County State Court Judge following her appointment by Governor Nathan Deal, presiding over civil and misdemeanor criminal cases with fairness, professionalism, and sound judicial judgment; and WHEREAS, her distinguished career also includes service as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Assistant Attorney General, where she led major public corruption prosecutions and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice and accountability; and WHEREAS, Judge Hydrick has been widely recognized for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the legal community, receiving numerous honors and serving in key leadership roles within the judiciary and the State Bar of Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend and honor the Honorable Stacey K. Hydrick for her outstanding service to the judiciary and the citizens of this state and extend their sincere appreciation and best wishes for continued success. 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 the Honorable Stacey K. Hydrick. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Stacey K. Hydrick for her judicial career and service to the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes and praises the Honorable Stacey K. Hydrick for her work as a judge and prosecutor in Georgia. The resolution recounts her career, including her 2019 appointment by Governor Brian Kemp to the DeKalb County Superior Court, her earlier service as a DeKalb County State Court Judge under Governor Nathan Deal, and prior roles as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Assistant Attorney General. The House formally commends her for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally commends Judge Stacey K. Hydrick for her service on the DeKalb County Superior Court and her broader legal career. - Recounts her judicial appointments, including her 2019 appointment by Governor Brian Kemp and earlier appointment by Governor Nathan Deal to DeKalb County State Court. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Judge Hydrick. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory or funding effect. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Judge Stacey K. Hydrick. It has no regulatory effect on other judges, courts, or Georgians, though it reflects on the DeKalb County judicial system where she serves. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change how courts operate or affect anyone's legal rights. Its significance is symbolic: a formal, public statement from the Georgia House recognizing a sitting judge's career and contributions. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses detail Judge Hydrick's appointments, including her 2019 appointment to DeKalb County Superior Court, Division 6, where she handles felony criminal, domestic relations, and civil cases. - It notes her prior roles as a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, and Assistant Attorney General. - The resolving clause has the House commend her for her service to the judiciary and citizens of Georgia. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Esther Panitch, Scott Holcomb, Brent Cox, Tanya Miller, Shea Roberts, Karen Lupton - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73102 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1320.md?full=1