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title: HR 1927. Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize
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date: 2026-03-25
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bill_number: HR 1927
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-25
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Eric Bell
  - David Sampson
  - Dar'shun Kendrick
  - Miriam Paris
  - L.C. Myles
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  - legislative honors
  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - Valdosta
  - Lowndes County
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# HR 1927. Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1927
By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Sampson of the 153rd, Kendrick of the 95th, Paris of the
142nd, and Myles of the 126th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the honorable service of Dexter L. Sharper and expressing
gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia House of Representatives wish to recognize the
outstanding public service rendered by Dexter L. Sharper, who faithfully served the citizens
of House District 177 with integrity, commitment, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Representative Sharper has devoted more than three decades of his life to public
service, beginning with local leadership in Valdosta and Lowndes County and continuing
through his service in the Georgia House of Representatives after being first elected in 2012;
and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure in the General Assembly, Representative Sharper worked
diligently to advocate for the people of his district, championing initiatives that strengthened
communities, supported local institutions, and advanced opportunities for families and
businesses across South Georgia; and
WHEREAS, prior to and alongside his legislative service, Dexter Sharper served the
community as a city councilman and mayor pro tem, further demonstrating his deep
commitment to civic leadership and responsible governance; and
WHEREAS, Representative Sharper has also served the people of Georgia in the field of
emergency medical services as a dedicated paramedic, providing lifesaving care and support
to countless individuals during times of urgent need; and
WHEREAS, his career has been defined by a spirit of service, leadership, and mentorship,
and his contributions have made a lasting impact on the citizens of Valdosta, Lowndes
County, and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and
public service of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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
Dexter L. Sharper.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-25)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-25)
- Sponsors: Eric Bell, David Sampson, Dar'shun Kendrick, Miriam Paris, L.C. Myles
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74475

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1927.md?full=1