Georgia CommonsHR 1604: McGee, Sylvia Williams; lifelong dedication to education, community development, leadership cultivation, and civic engagement in Macon-Bibb County; commend
Last action March 4, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Sylvia Williams McGee of Macon for her 35-year career as a Bibb County educator and her decades of civic and nonprofit leadership in Macon-Bibb County.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mrs. Sylvia Williams McGee. It recounts her 35 years working for the Bibb County School District in roles including School Social Worker, Director of Student Support Services, Deputy Superintendent, and Interim Superintendent, along with awards she received during her career. The resolution also describes her work after retiring from public education in 2011, including managing a literacy program at United Way of Central Georgia and serving on numerous civic and nonprofit boards in the Macon-Bibb County area. It formally commends her for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution. It does not create, change, or repeal any law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Sylvia Williams McGee for her career in education and community leadership in Macon-Bibb County.
- Recounts her 35 years of service with the Bibb County School District in several leadership positions.
- Lists awards and honors she received, including Georgia School Social Worker of the Year and the Ruth Hartley Mosley Community Impact Award.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Mrs. Sylvia Williams McGee. It has no legal or practical effect on the general public, other Georgia residents, or state agencies, since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal weight and changes no law, funding, or policy. Its significance is purely ceremonial, serving as an official public recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's career and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail McGee's 35-year career with the Bibb County School District and her post-retirement work with United Way of Central Georgia's READ UNITED literacy program.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally commend McGee for her leadership and service to Macon-Bibb County.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McGee.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Mrs. Sylvia Williams McGee for her extraordinary leadership, her decades of service in education and community development, and her enduring commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Macon-Bibb 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
- Macon-Bibb County
- education leaders
- commendation resolution
- community service