Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 717: Patton, Maureen; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Maureen Patton, a longtime Kennesaw State University administrator, for 28 years of service and congratulates her on her retirement in May 2025.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Maureen Patton, who has worked at Kennesaw State University since February 1997 and currently serves as director of presidential events, for her upcoming retirement in May 2025. The resolution describes her work leading a team of six staff, coordinating major university events such as ribbon cuttings, commencement ceremonies, and two presidential investitures, and serving every Kennesaw State president since Betty Siegel. The House formally commends her for her service, congratulates her on retiring, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Maureen Patton for 28 years of service to Kennesaw State University.
- Congratulates Patton on her retirement, expected in May 2025.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Patton.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or state programs, since it is a ceremonial resolution.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Maureen Patton, a Kennesaw State University administrator. It also involves the Georgia House of Representatives and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to produce a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to publicly honoring one university employee's career and retirement through an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause commends Maureen Patton for her service to Kennesaw State University and congratulates her on her retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Patton.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Maureen Patton for her years of dedicated service to Kennesaw State University; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of her retirement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, HD-46)
- David Wilkerson (D, HD-38)
- Martin Momtahan (R, HD-17)
- Kimberly New (R, HD-40)
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-19)
- Matthew Gambill (R, HD-15)
Topics
- Kennesaw State University
- commendation resolution
- higher education
- retirement