--- title: HR 562. Warnock, Senator Raphael G.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr562 cite_as: HR 562, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr562 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr562.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr562/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71281 date: 2025-03-13 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Warnock, Senator Raphael G.; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3345 House Resolution 562 By: Representative Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Senator Raphael G. Warnock; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Senator Raphael G. Warnock has dedicated innumerable hours of his time and2 energy to public service, advocacy, and ministry, addressing critical issues such as healthcare3 access, voting rights, economic opportunity, and criminal justice reform; and4 WHEREAS, he was elected as Georgia's first Black United States Senator in 2021 and5 successfully defended his seat in December 2022, where he has since continued his work to6 create jobs, address the maternal mortality crisis, and expand healthcare access; and7 WHEREAS, he currently serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee;8 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Finance Committe e; and the Special9 Committee on Aging, supporting policies that strengthen the eco nomy, support rural10 communities, and protect vulnerable populations; and11 WHEREAS, during his exemplary tenure, he has used his moral voice to champion policies12 that serve Georgians, including efforts to reduce gun violence, close the healthcare gap,13 strengthen economic opportunities, and protect the fundamental right to vote; and14 H. R. 562 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3345 WHEREAS, since 2005, he has further served as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church15 in Atlanta, the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Kin g Jr.; he is the youngest16 pastor ever selected to serve in this role; and17 WHEREAS, through his leadership, advocacy, and legislative acco mplishments, Senator18 Warnock has demonstrated an enduring commitment to improving the lives of Georgians and19 advancing justice and equity across the nation; and20 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this21 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body recognize and commend Senator Raphael G. Warnock for his24 efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia as well as25 extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to28 Senator Raphael G. Warnock.29 H. R. 562 - 2 - ## 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 formally recognizes and commends U.S. Senator Raphael G. Warnock for his public service, ministry, and legislative work on behalf of Georgians. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring U.S. Senator Raphael G. Warnock. It recounts his history as Georgia's first Black U.S. Senator, elected in 2021 and reelected in 2022, his committee assignments in the U.S. Senate, and his work on issues like healthcare access, voting rights, gun violence, and economic opportunity. It also notes his role as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta since 2005. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Senator Warnock for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution to be given to him. ### What it does - Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Senator Raphael G. Warnock for his public service. - Recites biographical and legislative background about Warnock, including his Senate committee work and his role as a pastor. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Warnock. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors U.S. Senator Raphael G. Warnock. It does not impose obligations on any other group of Georgians, agencies, or businesses; its only administrative effect is a task for the Clerk of the House. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation resolution rather than legislation, it has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: a public, official statement from the state House recognizing a sitting U.S. Senator's record of service. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Warnock's election as Georgia's first Black U.S. Senator in 2021 and his reelection in December 2022. - The whereas clauses list his Senate committee assignments, including Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Finance; and Special Committee on Aging. - The resolving clause formally commends Warnock for his public service and extends best wishes for continued success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Warnock. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-10) - Last action: House Second Readers (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71281 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr562.md?full=1