Georgia CommonsHR 1927: Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Representative Dexter L. Sharper of House District 177 for more than three decades of public service, including his time as a city councilman, mayor pro tem, paramedic, and state legislator.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dexter L. Sharper for his long record of public service in Valdosta and Lowndes County, including work as a city councilman, mayor pro tem, paramedic, and member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2012. The resolution formally commends Sharper and expresses the House's appreciation for his contributions to his district and the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sharper. It has no regulatory or funding effect and does not alter any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Dexter L. Sharper for over three decades of public service to Valdosta, Lowndes County, and Georgia.
- Recognizes his roles as a city councilman, mayor pro tem, paramedic, and member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 2012.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Sharper.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving purely as a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Representative Dexter L. Sharper, honoring his service. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, formally placing the House's appreciation for one legislator's decades of local and state service into the official record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Sharper's background, including local leadership in Valdosta and Lowndes County and his election to the Georgia House in 2012.
- The resolving clause formally commends Sharper for his years of dedicated service and expresses the House's appreciation.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Sharper with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Dexter L. Sharper for his many years of dedicated service and extend their sincere appreciation for his contributions to the citizens of the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- David Sampson (D, HD-153)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
- L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Valdosta
- Lowndes County