Georgia CommonsHR 1918: Gilliard, Representative Carl; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Representative Carl Gilliard for his service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Representative Carl Gilliard. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it lists reasons the House wants to recognize him, citing his leadership, dedication to his community and state, and years of service in the legislature. The resolution formally resolves that House members commend Gilliard for his public service and wish 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 him, so he has a physical record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally states the House's recognition and commendation of Representative Carl Gilliard for his public service.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Gilliard for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gilliard.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Representative Carl Gilliard. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official, on-the-record statement from the Georgia House recognizing one of its own members for his service.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites a series of 'whereas' clauses praising Gilliard's leadership, character, and service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- It resolves that House members recognize and commend Gilliard for his public service to Georgia.
- It further resolves that the Clerk of the House of Representatives make and distribute a copy of the resolution to Gilliard.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Representative Carl Gilliard for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Carl Gilliard