Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 645: Whittley, Dora Din; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Last action March 18, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors business leader Dora Din Whittley 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, not a change to state law. It commends Dora Din Whittley, a brand strategist and founder of The Whittley Agency, for her business leadership and community contributions, and it officially recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the document for distribution to Whittley. It carries no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal effect; it is a formal statement of praise and recognition passed by the chamber.
What the bill does
- Commends Dora Din Whittley by name for her business leadership and community involvement in Georgia.
- Formally 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 Whittley.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic honor.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dora Din Whittley, honoring her personally. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy. It has no direct legal effect on the general public.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes an individual's business achievements and marks a day in her honor through official state legislative action.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Whittley's career as a brand strategist and co-founder of The Whittley Agency, including a 40 Under 40 award from Upscale Magazine.
- The resolving clause formally commends Whittley for her service and designates March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available to Whittley.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Dora Din Whittley for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
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)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- women in business
- Georgia House of Representatives
- community recognition