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title: HR 300. Smith, Denise N.; commend
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date: 2025-02-18
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bill_number: HR 300
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2025-02-18
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Dar'shun Kendrick
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  - commendation resolution
  - women in technology
  - artificial intelligence
  - state capitol events
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# HR 300. Smith, Denise N.; commend

## Text

House Resolution 300
By: Representative Kendrick of the 95th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Denise N. Smith; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the second annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol will be held March 13,
2025, hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick; and
WHEREAS, this exciting event will both celebrate Women's History Month and highlight
leaders from across the State of Georgia under the theme "Women In Artificial Intelligence";
and
WHEREAS, Denise N. Smith is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in
technology and business strategy who currently serves as CEO of DNS Consulting, where
she collaborates with small businesses, private equity, and venture capital portfolio
companies to drive innovation, scalability, and transformative growth; and
WHEREAS, her distinguished career spans prior leadership roles at firms such as EY, Cox
Automotive, and Hewitt Associates, during which time she has spearheaded initiatives to
optimize performance, scale operations, and advance technological solutions; and
WHEREAS, a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to bridge societal gaps, Denise
N. Smith has traveled to 152 countries, gaining a global perspective on business innovation
and leadership, and her expertise in AI and technology transformation has positioned her as
a forward-thinking trailblazer; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding participant be
appropriately honored for using her passion and creativity to make our state a better place
in which to live and work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Denise N. Smith for her many remarkable career
accomplishments as well as extend the most sincere gratitude for her dedicated efforts on
behalf of the citizens of this state and beyond.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Denise N. Smith.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends Denise N. Smith, a technology and business strategy consultant, for her career and her role in an upcoming Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Denise N. Smith, CEO of DNS Consulting, for her more than two decades of experience in technology and business strategy. It notes her prior leadership roles at companies including EY, Cox Automotive, and Hewitt Associates, and highlights her work advising small businesses, private equity, and venture capital firms.
The resolution ties her recognition to the second annual Tech Demo Day at the state capitol, hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick on March 13, 2025, which celebrates Women's History Month under the theme 'Women In Artificial Intelligence.' The resolution formally commends Smith and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not change any Georgia law.

### What it does

- Formally commends Denise N. Smith for her career in technology and business strategy consulting.
- Recognizes her prior leadership roles at EY, Cox Automotive, and Hewitt Associates.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Smith.
- Connects the commendation to the second annual Tech Demo Day event at the state capitol on March 13, 2025.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Denise N. Smith. It also references Representative Dar'shun Kendrick, who hosts the Tech Demo Day event, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution.

### Why it matters

This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. It publicly recognizes Denise N. Smith's career and highlights an event at the state capitol focused on women's contributions to artificial intelligence and technology.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Denise N. Smith's career, including her role as CEO of DNS Consulting and prior positions at EY, Cox Automotive, and Hewitt Associates.
- The resolved clause formally commends Smith for her career accomplishments and service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Smith.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-18)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-18)
- Sponsors: Dar'shun Kendrick
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70470

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