Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 469: Turner, LaShonia; commend
Last action March 3, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends LaShonia Turner, a Gwinnett County salon owner and restaurant co-owner, for her business achievements and community work.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure that honors a specific person rather than changing any law. It recognizes LaShonia Turner, owner of Posh a Mireille Salon in Dacula and co-owner of the restaurant Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious in Lawrenceville, for her entrepreneurship and community involvement, including her Posh Cares back-to-school supply drives. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends LaShonia Turner for her career accomplishments as a salon owner and restaurant co-owner.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Turner for future health, happiness, and success amid recent health challenges.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Turner.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors LaShonia Turner. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to produce a copy for her.
Why it matters
This resolution is symbolic rather than substantive. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone; its main real-world effect is a formal, public statement of recognition presented to Turner.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Turner's background, including opening Posh a Mireille Salon in 2016 and co-owning Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious since 2023.
- The resolved clause formally commends Turner for her career accomplishments and wishes her future health, happiness, and success.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Turner.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend LaShonia Turner for her many exemplary career accomplishments as well as extend best wishes for future health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- Gwinnett County
- small business
- community recognition