Georgia CommonsHR 1575: Dillard, Dr. Thelma; remarkable career and lifelong dedication and exemplary service in education, civil rights, and community leadership within the Bibb County region; commend
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Dr. Thelma Dillard of the Bibb County region for more than five decades of work in education, civil rights, and community leadership.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it formally recognizes and thanks Dr. Thelma Dillard for her career in the Bibb County School District, where she taught for 44 years and worked in the system for a total of 56 years. The resolution notes that after retiring in 2011, she served an additional 12 years as an elected member of the Bibb County Board of Education representing District 2. It also references her family's role in integrating Bibb County's public schools. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for presentation to Dr. Dillard as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dr. Thelma Dillard for 56 years of service to the Bibb County School District, including 44 years teaching in classrooms.
- Recognizes her 12 years of additional service as an elected member of the Bibb County Board of Education representing District 2 after her 2011 retirement.
- Acknowledges her family's role in the integration of Bibb County public schools.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Dillard.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Thelma Dillard. It also touches the Bibb County School District and Board of Education, whose history and work are described, and the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing a copy to her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is that the Georgia House formally records its recognition of a long-serving local educator and elected official, giving her and her community official acknowledgment of her career.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Dr. Dillard's 56 years with the Bibb County School District, including 44 years as a classroom teacher.
- The whereas clauses note her subsequent 12 years as an elected member of the Bibb County Board of Education representing District 2.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her contributions to education and community leadership.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Dillard.
From the bill
“Dr. Thelma Dillard devoted 56 years to the Bibb County School District, beginning her career as an educator and retiring after decades of teaching, mentoring students, and enriching academic communities across the county”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
Topics
- education
- civil rights
- Bibb County
- community leadership
- legislative commendation