Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 583: Ramsey, Karen; commend
Last action March 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Karen Ramsey, Deputy Director of the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, for her work on housing programs for low income residents and seniors in Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Karen Ramsey for her service as Deputy Director of the Gwinnett Housing Corporation (GHC). It does not change any law or create any state program. The resolution recounts Ramsey's work since joining GHC in 2022, including launching the Homeowner Resource Center, the Healthy Homes Production Program, and the Older Adults Home Modification Program, all aimed at helping low to moderate income homeowners, renters, and seniors in Gwinnett County. It also notes her election to the 2025 Balance of State Continuum of Care Board of Directors. The House formally recognizes and commends her, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Karen Ramsey for her service as Deputy Director of the Gwinnett Housing Corporation.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ramsey.
- Creates no new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Karen Ramsey. It also references the Gwinnett Housing Corporation and the low to moderate income homeowners, renters, and senior citizens in Gwinnett County served by the housing programs she helped launch.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of Ramsey's work on housing assistance programs in Gwinnett County.
Key provisions
- Recites Ramsey's role since 2022 launching the Homeowner Resource Center, the Healthy Homes Production Program, and the Older Adults Home Modification Program.
- Resolves that the House commends Ramsey for her public service and extends best wishes.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Ramsey.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Karen Ramsey for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Sam Park (D, HD-107)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Gwinnett County
- affordable housing
- Georgia House of Representatives