Georgia CommonsHR 261: Gilliard-Gunn, Patt; commend
Last action February 13, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Patt Gilliard-Gunn for her work preserving African American cultural heritage in Savannah and the broader region.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Patt Gilliard-Gunn, co-founder of the Susie King Taylor Center for Jubilee and CEO of Underground Tours. It recounts her work in cultural heritage preservation, tourism, and historical reconciliation, including her role in renaming a Savannah public square to Taylor Square after Susie King Taylor, the first African American nurse to serve in the Civil War. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states the House's recognition of her accomplishments and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Patt Gilliard-Gunn for her work in cultural heritage preservation and community empowerment.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Patt Gilliard-Gunn as its subject. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare and distribute the commemorative copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official state recognition to Gilliard-Gunn's cultural preservation and tourism work, but it does not create programs, spend money, or alter any Georgia statute.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe her roles with the Susie King Taylor Center for Jubilee Inc., Underground Tours, and the Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society.
- The resolved clause formally commends her contributions to cultural heritage preservation, economic development, and social empowerment.
- The final clause 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 Patt Gilliard-Gunn for her outstanding contributions to cultural heritage preservation, economic development, and social empowerment”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- cultural heritage
- Savannah history
- Georgia House of Representatives