HR 1727: Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for founding and growing Roberts Vineyard, which the resolution describes as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in Georgia under Black female ownership, established in memory of her late husband. The resolution also notes her roles as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board of Crawford County, a member of the Crawford County Chamber Board, and her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc. supporting women in agriculture. The House directs its Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Williams-Roberts as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her work in fitness advocacy, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership.
• States recognition of her founding Roberts Vineyard, described as Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified vineyard under Black female ownership.
• Notes her civic roles on the Crawford County Economic Development Board and Chamber Board.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It also references Crawford County's Economic Development Board, the Crawford County Chamber Board, and the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., organizations she is involved with.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it creates an official legislative record honoring a private citizen's business and community contributions in Crawford County.

• The whereas clauses describe her founding of Roberts Vineyard and its USDA GAP certification as a Black-female-owned operation in Georgia.
• The whereas clauses also describe her licensed winery operations and her civic and agricultural advocacy roles.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives formally commend her and extend best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Crawford County
• agriculture and viticulture
• women in business