Georgia CommonsHR 358: Hendershot, Maddison; Georgia Transportation Alliance; years of service and commitment to advancing transportation policy in Georgia; commend
Last action February 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Maddison Hendershot of the Georgia Transportation Alliance for her eight years of work supporting transportation policy and the House Transportation Committee.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one person rather than changing any law. It recognizes Maddison Hendershot, who served as Deputy Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance (an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber focused on transportation and economic development) from January 2017 to February 2025. The resolution describes her work supporting the organization's operations, coordinating with lawmakers, and assisting the House Committee on Transportation. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her as a keepsake. It has no regulatory or funding effect.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Maddison Hendershot for her service as Deputy Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance from 2017 to 2025.
- States the House's recognition of her work assisting the House Committee on Transportation and coordinating with General Assembly members.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Extends the House's well wishes for her future endeavors; creates no new law, funding, or policy.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Maddison Hendershot and the Georgia Transportation Alliance. It also references the House Committee on Transportation and its chairman, Rick Jasperse, but has no legal or practical effect on the public.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal weight and changes no Georgia law, funding, or policy. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing an individual's public service, a common type of ceremonial action the General Assembly takes each session.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Georgia Transportation Alliance's role and Maddison Hendershot's tenure and contributions from January 2017 to February 2025.
- The resolved clause formally commends her for her service and wishes her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Maddison Hendershot for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Brian Prince (D, HD-132)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
- Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- transportation policy
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia Transportation Alliance