Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 495: Percil, Mr. Dexter; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dexter Percil, a Caribbean business executive, for his career achievements in sales and marketing leadership.
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In plain language
This is a commendatory resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Mr. Dexter Percil for his career accomplishments, including his work as Commercial Manager at Blue Waters St. Lucia Ltd., where the company achieved $9 million in sales growth in two years, and his earlier roles at Peter & Company Distribution Ltd. and Banks Holding Ltd. in Barbados. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Percil. It is a ceremonial honor with no regulatory or budgetary effect on Georgia law or residents.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mr. Dexter Percil for his career in sales and marketing leadership.
- States factual claims about his professional achievements at three companies, including specific sales growth figures.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mr. Percil.
- Extends the House's best wishes for his continued success, with no binding legal or financial effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Mr. Dexter Percil. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution. It has no effect on the general public or any regulated industry.
Why it matters
Commendatory resolutions like this one are ceremonial gestures by the Georgia House of Representatives and carry no legal force. They do not change state law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone; their significance is symbolic recognition of an individual's achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Mr. Percil's professional history and sales achievements at Blue Waters St. Lucia Ltd., Peter & Company Distribution Ltd., and Banks Holding Ltd.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Mr. Percil and wish him continued success.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mr. Percil.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Dexter Percil as a true inspiration in the world of sales and marketing as well as extend their sincere best wishes for his continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- commendation
- business leadership