--- title: HR 1727. Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1727 cite_as: HR 1727, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1727 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1727.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1727/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74144 date: 2026-03-16 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1726.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1728.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1727.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1727 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-16 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Patty Stinson text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1727/2025 upstream_id: 2134569 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Crawford County - agriculture and viticulture - women in business --- # HR 1727. Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend ## Text House Resolution 1727 By: Representative Stinson of the 150th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts has long stood as a beacon of excellence in the fields of fitness advocacy, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership, and she has made a lasting impact on her community through her visionary service and dedication; and WHEREAS, following the passing of her beloved husband, who was deeply passionate about cultivating Muscadines, Dr. Williams-Roberts honored his legacy by establishing and growing Roberts Vineyard, which now stands as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in Georgia under Black female ownership; and WHEREAS, Roberts Vineyard also includes a licensed winery where Dr. Williams-Roberts blends, bottles, and sells her own wines, hosting exclusive tastings and setting a benchmark for excellence in sustainable viticulture and agribusiness; and WHEREAS, Dr. Williams-Roberts further serves as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board of Crawford County and is an active member of the Crawford County Chamber Board, where she plays an essential role in fostering economic growth and supporting local business initiatives; and WHEREAS, her advocacy for women in agriculture is additionally reflected by her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., where she continues to empower future generations of female agricultural leaders; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be appropriately honored during this special time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her many outstanding achievements and contributions on behalf of her fellow citizens as well as extend best wishes for continued success. 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 Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. ## 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 recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts of Crawford County for her work in vineyard entrepreneurship and civic leadership. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-16) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-16) - Sponsors: Patty Stinson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74144 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1727.md?full=1