HR 1698: McClain, Honorable Dewey; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring State Representative Dewey McClain, who has represented Gwinnett County's District 109 since 2014. The resolution recounts his background, including his time as a professional football player, 18 years with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, and work with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, as well as his volunteer work with groups like the Special Olympics and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Representative McClain for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to provide him with an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends State Representative Dewey McClain for his public service to Georgia.
• Documents his biography, including his football career and work history, in the official record of the House.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Representative McClain.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors State Representative Dewey McClain. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. It matters mainly as a public, official statement from the Georgia House recognizing one of its members for his service and community work.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Representative McClain's legislative service since 2014 and his committee assignments in Game, Fish and Parks, Industry & Labor, Motor Vehicles, State Planning, and Community Affairs.
• The resolved clause formally commends him for his public service and extends wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Representative McClain.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)

• legislative honors
• Gwinnett County
• Georgia House of Representatives
• ceremonial resolution