Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 641: Duran, Cheray; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors businesswoman Cheray Duran and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It commends Cheray Duran, founder of several Georgia businesses including Brown Eagle Investment Group, Duran Property Management, and S&E Advisory LLC, for her leadership and community contributions. The resolution formally designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a symbolic recognition of women's contributions in the state. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Duran. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is purely a statement of recognition by the House.
What the bill does
- Commends Cheray Duran by name for her public service and business leadership in Georgia.
- Designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day in recognition of women's contributions in the state.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Duran.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Cheray Duran, a Georgia businesswoman, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy. It has no direct legal or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor rather than a change to Georgia law, funding, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing Cheray Duran and a commemorative day; it creates no new obligations, rights, or penalties for anyone else.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('whereas' clauses) describes Duran's business ventures and personal qualities as the basis for the honor.
- The resolved clause formally commends Duran and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Duran.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Cheray Duran 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)
- Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women in business
- Georgia House of Representatives
- commemorative day