Georgia CommonsHR 1541: Royal, Mr. Anthony J., Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E.; commend
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Leslie E. Royal of Lithonia for their careers in the restaurant business and community service.
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In plain language
This is a House resolution, a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and his wife Leslie E. Royal for their work in the restaurant industry, including Mr. Royal's ownership of Robert's Soul Food Restaurant in Lithonia and the recent opening of a second restaurant called Blessings. The resolution also recognizes Mr. Royal's nonprofit work through Forty Days to Deliverance, Inc., which helps men who are homeless or unemployed, and his involvement at Berean Christian Church. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for the couple. It carries no funding, penalties, or changes to Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Leslie E. Royal for their achievements in the restaurant industry.
- Recognizes the couple's ownership of Robert's Soul Food Restaurant and the opening of their new restaurant, Blessings.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the couple.
- Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Leslie E. Royal, owners of Robert's Soul Food Restaurant and Blessings in Lithonia, Georgia. It has no legal effect on the broader public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing two Lithonia business owners and community figures for their entrepreneurial and charitable work.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause commends and congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Royal for their achievements in the restaurant industry and their new restaurant, Blessings.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to the couple.
- The bill contains no effective date, funding, or enforcement mechanism, consistent with ceremonial resolutions.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend and congratulate Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr., and Mrs. Leslie E. Royal for their outstanding achievements in the restaurant industry”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Omari Crawford (D, HD-089)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- small business recognition
- Lithonia