--- title: HR 530. Davis, Maurice; owner of J.M.R. Tires, Southeast Atlanta; outstanding contributions to the community; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr530 cite_as: HR 530, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr530 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr530.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr530/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71221 date: 2025-03-06 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-12 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Tires, Southeast Atlanta; outstanding contributions to the community; commend ## Text House Resolution 530 By: Representatives Barnes of the 86th, Schofield of the 63rd, Cannon of the 58th, Miller of the 62nd, Willis of the 55th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Maurice Davis, owner of J.M.R. Tires, Southeast Atlanta, for his outstanding contributions to the community; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Maurice Davis is a distinguished and esteemed resident of Southeast Atlanta, Georgia, and the proud owner of J.M.R. Tires; and WHEREAS, Maurice Davis has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to uplifting his community, particularly by providing opportunities for individuals in need of a second chance; and WHEREAS, through his business, J.M.R. Tires, Mr. Davis has offered employment, mentorship, and guidance to countless individuals seeking to rebuild their lives, thereby fostering economic stability and personal growth; and WHEREAS, his dedication to service extends beyond his business, as he regularly supports local initiatives, sponsors community events, and lends his resources to those in need; and WHEREAS, Maurice Davis exemplifies the true spirit of generosity, perseverance, and leadership, and his work has had a profound and lasting impact on the lives of many within Southeast Atlanta and beyond; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements and community contributions of Maurice Davis be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Maurice Davis for his exemplary service and dedication to the people of Southeast Atlanta, express their deepest gratitude for his continued efforts in providing second chances to those in need, and extend best wishes for his continued success. 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 Maurice Davis. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Maurice Davis, owner of J.M.R. Tires in Southeast Atlanta, for his community work and efforts to give people second chances. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes state law. It recognizes Maurice Davis, who owns J.M.R. Tires in Southeast Atlanta, for his contributions to his community. The resolution describes how Davis has used his tire business to offer employment, mentorship, and guidance to people seeking a fresh start, and notes his support for local initiatives and community events. It formally commends him on behalf of the House and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Maurice Davis for his community contributions in Southeast Atlanta on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives. - States the House's gratitude for his work offering employment and second chances to people through his business, J.M.R. Tires. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Maurice Davis. - Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law or state funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Maurice Davis, owner of J.M.R. Tires. It also references people in Southeast Atlanta who have received employment, mentorship, or support through his business and community activities. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; its practical impact is symbolic. It provides public, official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for Davis's community and business contributions in Southeast Atlanta. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Maurice Davis's ownership of J.M.R. Tires and his work providing employment and mentorship to people seeking a second chance. - The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Davis for his service to Southeast Atlanta and wish him continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Davis. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06) - Sponsors: Imani Barnes, Kim Schofield, Park Cannon, Tanya Miller, Inga Willis, Omari Crawford - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71221 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr530.md?full=1