Georgia CommonsHR 1968: Aponte, Edgardo; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Edgardo Aponte, director of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation, for his leadership and public service in the county.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution, a formal statement of praise passed by the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It honors Edgardo Aponte for his work with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation, which he joined in 2016 as preconstruction division director and now leads as director since 2025. The resolution lists several roadway and pedestrian improvement projects he has overseen, including work on Harbins Road at SR 316, Cruse Road, Britt Road, Burns Road at Dickens Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at Suwanee Dam Road, Buford Drive, and Jimmy Carter Boulevard. It also notes his completion of leadership programs through the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Gwinnett. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to give Aponte a copy of the document as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Edgardo Aponte for his public service with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation.
- States the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness, with no changes to Georgia law.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Aponte.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Edgardo Aponte and references the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. It does not impose any obligations, funding, or rules on the public, businesses, or other government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing Aponte's transportation work in Gwinnett County and providing him a formal keepsake document from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Aponte's career, including joining Gwinnett County's transportation department in 2016 and becoming its director in 2025.
- The resolved clause formally commends Aponte for his service to the State of Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Aponte.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Edgardo Aponte 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
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Gwinnett County
- transportation
- local government leadership