Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 503: Roberts, Delane; occasion of her retirement; recognize
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Delane Roberts, a longtime Georgia House of Representatives staff member, on her retirement after 32 years of service.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Delane Roberts, who worked for the Georgia House of Representatives for 32 years starting January 1, 1993, including 12 years as the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant. It does not change any law. The resolution states that Roberts retired effective January 1, 2025, and formally commends her for her service, congratulates her on retiring, and wishes her continued good health. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Delane Roberts for 32 years of service to the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Congratulates Roberts on her retirement, which the resolution states took effect January 1, 2025.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberts.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Delane Roberts, a former Georgia House of Representatives staff member. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing one retiring state employee's decades of work for the Georgia General Assembly.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Delane Roberts for her decades of service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Roberts.
- The whereas clauses recount her 32-year career, including 12 years as the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant, and note her retirement effective January 1, 2025.
From the bill
“she has announced her retirement, effective January 1, 2025, and is to be honored for her decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of this state”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
- Jason Ridley (R, HD-6)
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-10)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
Topics
- legislative recognition
- state government employees
- Georgia House of Representatives