HR 563: Ossoff, Senator Jon; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It recognizes and commends U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, listing accomplishments the resolution attributes to him, including economic development legislation, infrastructure funding, investigations into mistreatment of military families and federal prison inmates, healthcare facility upgrades, an insulin price cap for seniors, and support for veterans and servicemembers. The resolution's operative effect is limited to two things: the House formally states its recognition and best wishes for Senator Ossoff, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. It does not create any new rule, program, funding, or requirement under Georgia law.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Senator Jon Ossoff for his public service.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Senator Ossoff for continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Senator Ossoff.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement rather than legislation amending the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names and honors U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. It has no legal effect on the public, agencies, or any other group; its only practical action involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for distribution.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its significance is symbolic: it is a public, on-the-record statement by the Georgia House recognizing a sitting U.S. Senator's work.

• The whereas clauses recount accomplishments attributed to Senator Ossoff, including economic development, infrastructure funding, prison and military housing investigations, healthcare upgrades, and veterans' services.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Senator Ossoff for his public service and wish him continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Senator Ossoff.

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• Tremaine Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Jon Ossoff
• Georgia House of Representatives
• veterans affairs
• infrastructure