Georgia CommonsHR 1851: Williams, Sandra Lee; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Sandra Lee Williams, an Atlanta-area labor and civil rights leader, for her work with unions, the NAACP, and community organizations across the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Sandra Lee Williams, who leads the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council and serves as Deputy Political Director for the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union. The resolution lists her roles on multiple boards, including the Cherokee County NAACP, the Georgia Democratic Party, WorkSource Atlanta and Cobb, and the Georgia Alliance for Progress. It describes her work on immigration legal clinics, COVID-19 era job training and food distribution programs, statewide job fairs, and her current efforts to build a Worker Bill of Rights and Georgia's first Black worker center. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it formally recognizes her service and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sandra Lee Williams for her leadership and public service in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Williams.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or penalties, as a purely ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sandra Lee Williams. It does not impose obligations or create rights for any broader group of Georgians, though it references organizations she works with, including labor unions, the NAACP, and workforce boards.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal or practical effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic, formally placing the Georgia House's recognition of Williams's civic and labor advocacy work into the official record.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Williams's roles, including President of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council and Deputy Political Director for the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union.
- The resolved clause states the House commends Williams for her service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Williams.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Sandra Lee Williams for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- labor unions
- civil rights advocacy
- workforce development