House Resolution 404
By: Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Burns of the 159th, Smith of the 138th, Dickey of
the 134th, Hong of the 103rd, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Talmadge James on the occasion of her retirement; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, Talmadge James has long been recognized by the citizens and leaders of this
state for the vital role she has played in state and local government and for her deep personal
commitment to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, for the past 25 years, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted countless
hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of the daily operations of the
Georgia General Assembly, as evidenced by her exemplary service in the Georgia House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Talmadge James began her career with the House of Representatives on April
1, 1999, after previously serving as a session assistant in 1998, and she has since advanced
to roles in the Governor's Floor Leader's Office and, most recently, the House Majority
Leader's Office; and
WHEREAS, she has excelled in each of these positions, demonstrating an exceptional ability
to identify opportunities for elected leaders, maintaining an extensive network of contacts
across state agencies and departments, and serving with an unwaveringly cheerful demeanor;
and
WHEREAS, a woman of determination and perseverance, she has also demonstrated
physical endurance through her participation in the Peachtree Road Race and several other
competitive races; and
WHEREAS, Talmadge James has served with honor and distinction, and her vision and
unyielding commitment to the Georgia House of Representatives will be sorely missed upon
the occasion of her retirement on March 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, she is cherished by her colleagues under the Gold Dome, who count her
friendship as a special experience they will always treasure, and it is abundantly fitting and
proper that she be honored for her many contributions to this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Talmadge James for her two and a half
decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of the
State of Georgia; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend
sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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
Talmadge James.