Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 623: Lay, Tony; commend
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Tony Lay for 43 years of service with the Athens Community Council on Aging as he retires from his role as transportation director.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Tony Lay, who began working at the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) in 1982 as a driver and became the longest-serving director and employee in the agency's 58-year history. The resolution describes his work providing transportation for more than 7,500 seniors and his personal efforts helping clients with chores, outings, and holiday meals. It formally congratulates him on his retirement and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Tony Lay for 43 years of service with the Athens Community Council on Aging.
- Congratulates Lay on his retirement as the agency's longest-serving director and employee.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lay.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tony Lay, a former transportation director at the Athens Community Council on Aging. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him, and reflects on the seniors he served in Athens.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges decades of service by an individual to elderly residents of Athens and formally marks his retirement in the official record of the General Assembly.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Lay's 43-year career at the Athens Community Council on Aging, starting as a driver in 1982.
- The resolved clause commends Lay for his service and congratulates him on his retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Lay with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Tony Lay for his decades of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the Athens Community Council on Aging”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
- Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)
- Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- senior services
- Athens community
- state legislature honors