Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 635: Walters, Sabrina; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Sabrina Walters, a City of College Park official and bakery founder, and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Sabrina Walters, who serves as the City of College Park's first Black female Inspections Operations Manager and also founded Sabrina's Sweet Bakery and works as a General Contractor Liaison. The resolution recounts her 18 years of experience assisting business owners, vendors, citizens, and contractors, and praises her leadership, integrity, and service to Georgia. The House formally commends Walters for her public service and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Walters. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends Sabrina Walters by name for her public service to the State of Georgia.
- Designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sabrina Walters.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Sabrina Walters, a City of College Park employee and small business owner. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the symbolic designation of the day.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes nothing in Georgia law. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the state House of one individual's career and community contributions, along with a commemorative day named in her honor.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Walters' role as the City of College Park's first Black female Inspections Operations Manager and her 18 years of related experience.
- The resolving clause commends Walters for her public service and formally recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide Walters with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“Sabrina is the first Black female Inspections Operations Manager for the City of College Park, the founder of Sabrina's Sweet Bakery, and a General Contractor Liaison”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Park Cannon (D, HD-58)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-79)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- College Park Georgia
- women's recognition