--- title: HR 1541. Royal, Mr. Anthony J., Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1541 cite_as: HR 1541, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1541 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1541.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1541/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73811 date: 2026-03-03 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. 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Royal, Mr. Anthony J., Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E.; commend ## Text House Resolution 1541 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Hugley of the 141st, Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Honoring Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr., and Mrs. Leslie E. Royal; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr., affectionately known as Tony Royal, is a respected entrepreneur, faith leader, and community advocate whose life reflects the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:7: “to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”; and WHEREAS, through each season, he has faithfully pursued excellence in business, service, and family; and WHEREAS, Mr. Royal began his journey in the restaurant industry at just 17 years old working at KFC; over the years, he gained extensive experience in quick-service operations and later served as an Operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant for 16 years where he sharpened his leadership skills and deepened his commitment to customer service and operational excellence; and WHEREAS, transitioning from the corporate environment to entrepreneurship, he courageously embraced the challenges of small business ownership; and WHEREAS, today, Mr. Royal is the proud Owner and Operator of Robert’s Soul Food Restaurant, a beloved dining destination in Lithonia, Georgia; and WHEREAS, known for its warm hospitality and authentic down-home cuisine, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring signature dishes such as oxtails, neckbones, smothered Salisbury steak, fried chicken, fried pork chops, fried fish, and homemade desserts including sweet potato pie and lemon glaze pound cake; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the restaurant has become more than a place to dine—it is a gathering space where community and fellowship flourish; and WHEREAS, building upon this legacy of excellence, Mr. and Mrs. Royal are now celebrating the opening of their newest restaurant, Blessings, a powerful testament to their continued growth, faith, and commitment to serving the community through quality food and meaningful relationships; and WHEREAS, the launch of Blessings marks another significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey and reflects their unwavering dedication to expanding opportunities, creating jobs, and strengthening the local economy; and WHEREAS, beyond his business accomplishments, Mr. Royal is the Founder and Executive Director of Forty Days to Deliverance, Inc., a nonprofit born from a God-given vision to empower men who are homeless, unemployed, or seeking direction; and WHEREAS, through counseling, workforce development, educational support, and vital community resources, the organization has restored hope and transformed lives; and WHEREAS, he also serves as President and Lead Certified Inspector of Get RIGHT Inspections and remains active in ministry at Berean Christian Church, where he faithfully serves in the Deacons Ministry and Men’s Ministry; and WHEREAS, central to his success is the steadfast partnership of his wife of 38 years, Mrs. Leslie E. Royal; together, they have built a legacy grounded in faith, family, and service; and WHEREAS, they are the proud parents of Antasha and Jay, cherish their son-in-love Julius, and delight in their roles as “G-Daddy” and grandmother to their granddaughters, Kedei Savanna and Kemi Mae; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Royal exemplify entrepreneurial excellence, faith-driven leadership, and heartfelt community service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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, for their continued impact through Robert’s Soul Food Restaurant, and for the successful opening of their newest restaurant, Blessings, and extended sincere best wishes for continued prosperity, growth, and abundant success in all their future endeavors. 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 Mr. Anthony J. Royal, Sr., and Mrs. Leslie E. Royal. ## 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 Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Leslie E. Royal of Lithonia for their careers in the restaurant business and community service. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Carolyn Hugley, Billy Mitchell, Viola Davis, Omari Crawford - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73811 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1541.md?full=1