Georgia CommonsHR 218: Cumberbatch, Carleen; 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian; commend
Last action February 10, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes Carleen Cumberbatch of DeKalb County as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian for decades of senior advocacy and volunteer work.
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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 honors Carleen Cumberbatch, who was named the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian, an award created in 2003 by the Georgia Council on Aging to recognize people over 70 who have made significant contributions through work or volunteering. The resolution describes her more than 30 years of service to seniors in DeKalb County, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, volunteering with AARP on Medicare education and senior programs, serving on the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board of Commissioners as chair, and holding roles with the Atlanta Regional Commission and other senior advocacy groups. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Carleen Cumberbatch by name as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cumberbatch.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement honoring an individual's volunteer record.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Carleen Cumberbatch. It also references the Georgia Council on Aging, AARP, the Housing Authority of DeKalb County, and the Atlanta Regional Commission, organizations she has worked with, but it does not impose duties on them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one DeKalb County resident's decades of volunteer work supporting senior citizens.
Key provisions
- Recites Cumberbatch's background, including founding the South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers and decades of AARP volunteer roles.
- Notes she chairs the Housing Authority of DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission Advisory Committee on Aging since 2001.
- The resolving clause states the House 'recognize and commend' her and wish her future health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Carleen Cumberbatch, the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian, and extend best wishes for future health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
Topics
- senior citizens
- DeKalb County
- ceremonial resolution
- volunteer recognition