HR 375: Coleman, Mike; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Mike Coleman, a longtime Georgia resident and professional writer for nearly 45 years, for receiving a 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award for his coming-out memoir, The Way from Me to Us. The resolution recounts his career, including his book tour appearances across several states, his work as a branding consultant, and his membership in writing organizations like the Authors Guild. It formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him a copy of the resolution as a keepsake. It has no regulatory effect and does not alter Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mike Coleman for receiving the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award.
• Extends the House of Representatives' best wishes to Coleman for future health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Coleman.

The resolution directly names and honors Mike Coleman. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the state legislature for one individual's literary achievement.

• The resolution's whereas clauses detail Coleman's memoir, its 2024 Georgia Author of the Year Award, and his nearly 45-year writing career.
• The resolved clause formally commends Coleman and wishes him future health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to Coleman.

1. 2025-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-24House Hopper (House)

• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)Primary sponsor

• Georgia authors
• legislative commendation
• Georgia Author of the Year Award
• Georgia House of Representatives