HR 1377: Underwood, James; superlative service to the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accounts; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes James Underwood for his work as Chairman of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), describing his leadership, his efforts to reshape public views of the accounting profession, and his lifelong connection to the organization through family tradition. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to James Underwood, so he receives an official record of the honor. It carries no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect; its only operative action is the honorary recognition and the instruction to distribute a copy.

• Formally recognizes and commends James Underwood for his service as Chairman of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to James Underwood.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Underwood for continued health, happiness, and success.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names James Underwood, a Chairman of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution.

This resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's contributions to a professional accounting organization in Georgia, with no changes to policy, funding, or regulation.

• The whereas clauses describe James Underwood's leadership as GSCPA Chairman and his personal history with the organization.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Underwood for his service and wish him continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Underwood.

1. 2026-02-17House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-17House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-17House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)

• commendation resolution
• certified public accountants
• Georgia House of Representatives