Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 639: Gordon, Rebecca; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Rebecca Gordon, a film producer and entrepreneur, and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally commends Rebecca Gordon, described as a film producer, holistic vegan chef, owner of Becky ICE Beverage Company, and Chief Operating Officer of TSA Network, an artist development and film production company. The resolution recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a day meant to acknowledge the philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in the state. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Gordon.
What the bill does
- Commends Rebecca Gordon by name for her work in leadership, the arts, and community involvement in Georgia.
- Designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a symbolic, non-binding recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Rebecca Gordon.
- Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Rebecca Gordon. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
Because this resolution is ceremonial, it does not alter anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its main real-world effect is a formal public honor for Rebecca Gordon and a symbolic day recognizing women's contributions in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Rebecca Gordon's work as a film producer, chef, beverage company owner, and Chief Operating Officer of TSA Network.
- The resolving clause commends Gordon for her public service and recognizes March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Gordon.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Rebecca Gordon for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; recognize March, 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day”
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
- ceremonial resolution
- women's recognition
- Georgia House of Representatives
- commemorative day