--- title: HR 641. Duran, Cheray; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr641 cite_as: HR 641, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr641 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr641.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr641/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71461 date: 2025-03-18 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/hr640.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr642.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr641.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 641 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Park Cannon - Karen Bennett - Mekyah McQueen - Eric Bell text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR641/2025 upstream_id: 2010536 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - women in business - Georgia House of Representatives - commemorative day --- # HR 641. Duran, Cheray; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize ## Text 25 LC 129 0317 House Resolution 641 By: Representatives Cannon of the 58th, Bennett of the 94th, McQueen of the 61st, and Bell of the 75th A RESOLUTION Commending Cheray Duran and recognizing March 20, 2025, as Trai lBlazing Women in1 Georgia Day; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day acknowledges the philanthropic, social,3 and cultural contributions of women in the state; and4 WHEREAS, Cheray Duran has long been recognized for the vital ro le that she has played5 in leadership and her deep personal commitment to the welfare o f the citizens of Georgia;6 and7 WHEREAS, Cheray is the founder and owner of Brown Eagle Investm ent Group, an8 investment company focusing on innovative financial solutions and growth strategies; Duran9 Property Management, specializing in real estate management, and S&E Advisory LLC, a10 distinguished private advisory and consulting firm dedicated to delivering bespoke11 accounting and legal services tailored for small businesses, family-owned enterprises, family12 offices, and high-net-worth individuals; and13 H. R. 641 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0317 WHEREAS, Cheray's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience14 and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state15 have earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and16 WHEREAS, an effective communicator and strategic leader, Cheray is passionate about17 building lasting relationships, empowering businesses, and driving operational excellence;18 and19 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for20 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this22 remarkable individual be appropriately honored.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body commend Cheray Duran for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and25 dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; recognize March, 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing26 Women in Georgia Day; and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and27 happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to30 Cheray Duran.31 H. R. 641 - 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 commends businesswoman Cheray Duran and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes any statute. It commends Cheray Duran, founder of several Georgia-based companies including Brown Eagle Investment Group, Duran Property Management, and S&E Advisory LLC, for her leadership and public service. The resolution formally 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 Duran. The resolution does not create any new legal requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Commends Cheray Duran by name for her leadership and public service in Georgia. - Designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a symbolic recognition with no legal effect on state law. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Cheray Duran. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Cheray Duran and honors her business ventures. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution, but it does not impose obligations on the public or any other group. ### Why it matters This resolution has no binding legal effect and creates no new rights, duties, or funding. Its practical significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to an individual's business and community contributions on a specific commemorative day. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Cheray Duran's businesses and personal qualities as the basis for the honor. - The resolved clause formally commends Duran for her public service and designates 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 Duran. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-18) - Sponsors: Park Cannon, Karen Bennett, Mekyah McQueen, Eric Bell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71461 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr641.md?full=1