--- title: HR 610. Roberts, Delane; occasion of her retirement; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr610 cite_as: HR 610, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr610 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr610.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr610/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71379 date: 2025-03-13 status: passed 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr609.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr611.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr610.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 610 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-13 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Matt Barton - Houston Gaines - Jason Ridley - Leesa Hagan - Victor Anderson - Marcus Wiedower text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR610/2025 upstream_id: 2007010 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - legislative commendation - state government retirement - Georgia House of Representatives staff --- # HR 610. Roberts, Delane; occasion of her retirement; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3276 House Resolution 610 By: Representatives Barton of the 5 th, Gaines of the 120 th, Ridley of the 6 th, Hagan of the 156th, Anderson of the 10th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Delane Roberts on the occasion of he r retirement; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Delane Roberts has long been recognized by the citizen s and leaders of this3 state for the vital role she has played in state and local gove rnment and her deep personal4 commitment to the State of Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, for the past 32 years, she has diligently and conscien tiously devoted6 innumerable hours of her time, talents, and energy toward the b etterment of the daily7 operations of the Georgia General Assembly, as evidenced by her service to the Georgia8 House of Representatives; and9 WHEREAS, she began her career with the Georgia House of Representatives on January 1,10 1993, and has served numerous members over the years, including 12 years as the Defense11 & Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant; and12 WHEREAS, she excelled in each of these roles, demonstrating a k een ability to identify13 opportunities for her elected officials, maintaining an extensive network of contacts across14 state agencies and departments, and always upholding a cheerful demeanor; and15 H. R. 610 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3276 WHEREAS, this stellar woman exemplifies the courage, determinat ion, leadership, and16 character necessary to attain excellence in government service, and her contributions have17 been recognized and appreciated by all who work under the Gold Dome; and18 WHEREAS, a lifelong member of Bremen Church of Christ, she has remained actively19 involved in her faith community, where her father, Jessie Rober ts, served as an elder for20 many years, and she was a devoted caregiver to her mother, Sue Bearden Roberts, and her21 aunt, Eloise Bearden Bell, until their passing; and22 WHEREAS, she has announced her retirement, effective January 1, 2025, and is to be23 honored for her decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the24 citizens of this state.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Delane Roberts for her decades of service27 to this state; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement; and extend the most28 sincere best wishes for continued good health and happiness.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to31 Delane Roberts.32 H. R. 610 - 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 commends Delane Roberts, a longtime Georgia House of Representatives staff member, on her retirement after 32 years of service. ### Plain-language summary This resolution honors Delane Roberts, who began working for the Georgia House of Representatives on January 1, 1993 and served in various roles over 32 years, including 12 years as the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee Assistant. The resolution describes her contributions to the daily operations of the House and her personal life, including her church involvement and caregiving for family members. The resolution states she announced her retirement effective January 1, 2025. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. As a commendation resolution, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Delane Roberts for 32 years of service to the Georgia House of Representatives. - Congratulates her on her retirement, which the resolution states was effective January 1, 2025. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Roberts. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Delane Roberts, a longtime staff member of the Georgia House of Representatives. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who is directed to prepare a copy for her. ### Why it matters The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia residents generally; it serves as an official, public expression of gratitude from the House of Representatives toward a long-serving staff member, formally marking her retirement in the legislative record. ### Key provisions - Recites Roberts' 32-year career with the Georgia House of Representatives beginning January 1, 1993, including 12 years on the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee. - Resolves that House members recognize and commend Roberts and extend well wishes for her retirement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Roberts. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Matt Barton, Houston Gaines, Jason Ridley, Leesa Hagan, Victor Anderson, Marcus Wiedower - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71379 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr610.md?full=1