Georgia CommonsHR 1823: Hays, Linda; 50 years of service to the Newton County Government; honor
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Linda Hays for 50 years of service to Newton County government, including more than 42 years as an elected Clerk of Courts.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Linda Hays for her long career with Newton County. It notes that she began working in the Clerk of Courts office in 1976, was elected Clerk in 1982, and has served over 42 years in elected office, making her the longest-serving elected official in Newton County's history. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Hays for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Linda Hays for 50 years of service to the Newton County Government.
- States she is the longest-serving elected official in Newton County's history with over 42 years in elected office.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hays.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Linda Hays, a longtime Newton County official. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a change in law or policy. Its real-world effect is limited to publicly recognizing Hays's decades of public service in Newton County; it creates no new rules, funding, or obligations for anyone else.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble recounts Hays's history, noting she joined the Clerk of Courts office in 1976 and was elected Clerk in 1982.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Hays for 50 years of service to Newton County.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hays.
From the bill
“with over 42 years of service, she is the longest-serving elected official in Newton's history”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Linda Hays for her 50 years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
Topics
- honorary resolution
- Newton County
- public service recognition
- local government officials