Georgia CommonsHR 205: Greer, Mayor Carlos; outstanding public service; commend
Last action February 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove for his public service, including his tenure as the city's first African American mayor.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove, Georgia. It recounts his background as a lifelong resident who served nine years on the city council, including six years as Mayor Pro Tem, before becoming the city's first African American mayor. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends Greer for his service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove for his public service to the city.
- Recounts his history as a city councilman for nine years, including six years as Mayor Pro Tem.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mayor Greer.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Mayor Carlos Greer of Locust Grove, Georgia. It has no regulatory or financial effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. It does not alter any law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to the House's public recognition of Greer's service and a copy of the resolution being given to him.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House commends Mayor Greer for his 'efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service' to Locust Grove.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mayor Greer.
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) details his biography, including nine years as a councilman and six as Mayor Pro Tem before becoming mayor.
From the bill
“the first African American mayor of Locust Grove, Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mayor Carlos Greer for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Locust Grove, Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
- Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- local government
- Locust Grove
- Georgia House of Representatives