Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 518: Roberts, Dr. Terrence J.; commend
Last action March 6, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, for his decades of work in psychology, education and civil rights advocacy.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, who as a teenager was one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of Black students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. The resolution describes his career as a clinical psychologist, his roles at UCLA and Antioch University, his consulting firm work on workplace equity, and his advocacy on racial justice. It notes honors he has received, including the Congressional Gold Medal and the Spingarn Medal. The House formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Terrence J. Roberts for his contributions to civil rights, education, and social justice.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Roberts.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of the House's position.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Terrence J. Roberts. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's ministerial duty to distribute a copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic, publicly recognizing a historical civil rights figure's career and honoring his legacy through official state legislative action.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Dr. Roberts's role as one of the Little Rock Nine and his subsequent careers in psychology, higher education, and consulting.
- The resolving clause formally commends Dr. Roberts and wishes him future health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“one of the Little Rock Nine, the courageous group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Terrence J. Roberts for his invaluable contributions to civil rights, education, and social justice”
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)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Sheila Jones (D, HD-60)
Topics
- civil rights history
- Little Rock Nine
- legislative commendation
- psychology