Georgia CommonsHR 2083: Williams, Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy; lifelong dedication to faith, family, community, and service; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams of Decatur for decades of family life, church service, and work as a DeKalb County school crossing guard.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recounts the life story of Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams, born in 1939 in Atmore, Alabama, who moved to Atlanta and later Decatur, Georgia, raised four children, and built a large extended family. The resolution highlights her lifelong religious faith, her work history including Mary Kay Cosmetics and a home daycare, and her 15 years of service as a school crossing guard in DeKalb County. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams for her life of faith, family, and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, though it reflects on institutions she was part of, including DeKalb County schools and Decatur-area churches.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical impact on Georgia law or residents beyond a public, formal acknowledgment. Its significance is symbolic and personal, recognizing one individual's community contributions rather than changing any policy.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount her biography, including her birth in Atmore, Alabama in 1939 and her move to the Decatur area in 1969.
- The resolution notes her 15 years as a Crossing Guard with the DeKalb County School District.
- The final resolving clause commends her, and a further clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams for her remarkable life of service, her enduring faith, and her invaluable contributions to the community.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- DeKalb County
- school crossing guards
- community service