--- title: HR 1785. Harbison, Senator Ed; outstanding public service; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1785 cite_as: HR 1785, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74248 date: 2026-03-18 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/hr1784.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1786.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1785 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Carolyn Hugley - Debbie Buckner - Teddy Reese - Vance Smith - Carmen Rice text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1785/2025 upstream_id: 2135919 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative commendation - state senator retirement - Georgia General Assembly honors --- # HR 1785. Harbison, Senator Ed; outstanding public service; commend ## Text House Resolution 1785 By: Representatives Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Reese of the 140th, Smith of the 138th, and Rice of the 139th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Senator Ed Harbison on his outstanding public service; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Senator Ed Harbison has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state, as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service within the Georgia State Senate; and WHEREAS, Senator Ed Harbison's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, Senator Ed Harbison has served with honor and distinction, and his vision and unyielding commitment to the citizens of this state have set the standard for public service; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Senator Ed Harbison for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. 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 Senator Ed Harbison. ## 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 commends state Senator Ed Harbison for his years of public service and congratulates him on his retirement. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Senator Ed Harbison. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recites his record of service in the Georgia State Senate and praises his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the state's citizens. The resolution formally commends Harbison for his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harbison as a keepsake of the honor. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service to the State of Georgia. - Congratulates Harbison on his retirement from the Georgia State Senate. - Extends the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Harbison. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Senator Ed Harbison. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for him. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it has no direct impact on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is ceremonial, marking the House's formal recognition of a longtime state senator's career as he retires. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Harbison's leadership, integrity, and years of service in the Georgia State Senate. - The resolved clause formally commends Harbison and congratulates him on his retirement. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide him a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner, Teddy Reese, Vance Smith, Carmen Rice - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74248 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1785.md?full=1