--- title: HR 737. Billups, Marvin F., Jr.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr737 cite_as: HR 737, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr737 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr737.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr737/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71695 date: 2025-03-25 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/hr736.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr738.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr737.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 737 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-25 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Viola Davis - Billy Mitchell - Dar'shun Kendrick - Karla Drenner - Doreen Carter text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR737/2025 upstream_id: 2014740 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - DeKalb County - parks and recreation - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 737. Billups, Marvin F., Jr.; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3501 House Resolution 737 By: Representatives Davis of the 87th, Mitchell of the 88th, Kendrick of the 95th, Drenner of the 85th, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Marvin F. Billups Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Marvin F. Billups Jr. has dedicated over 21 years of service to DeKalb County,2 Georgia, contributing significantly to the county's Parks and Recreation Department through3 his roles as deputy director and interim director; and4 WHEREAS, as deputy director, he has managed the comprehensive planning and research5 activities for a department serving more than 700,000 residents, overseeing business systems,6 resource management, and departmental coordination across multiple divisions; and7 WHEREAS, during his tenure as interim director from 2016 to 2018, he played a critical role8 in the development and direction of department programs, policies, and financial resources,9 managing capital improvement initiatives, applying for grants, and serving as a10 representative to various governmental organizations and citizens' groups; and11 WHEREAS, in addition to his leadership roles, he has provided s trategic support to the12 director of Parks and Recreation, performing in-depth research and analysis to enhance13 internal operations, improve service delivery, and ensure resource efficiency; and14 H. R. 737 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3501 WHEREAS, his professional contributions extend beyond DeKalb County to include service15 in national and regional organizations such as the National Recreation and Park Association,16 where he has held leadership roles such as president, Board of Trustees member, and chair17 of the National Forum; and18 WHEREAS, a dedicated member of his community and professional f ield, he has19 additionally served on the Maryland State Park Advisory Commission, the Georgia Board20 of Natural Resources, and on the Board of Directors for the Family League of Baltimore and21 Safe and Sound; and22 WHEREAS, in recognition of his devoted leadership, extraordinary contributions, and lasting23 impact on the field of Parks and Recreation, he has received awards from the National Park24 Service, the Georgia Recreation and Park Society, and the Ameri can Park and Recreation25 Society; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend Marvin F. Billup s Jr. for his efficient,30 effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to DeKalb County, Georgia, as well as extend the31 most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to34 Marvin F. Billups Jr.35 H. R. 737 - 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 formally commends Marvin F. Billups Jr. for over 21 years of service to DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Marvin F. Billups Jr. It recounts his more than 21 years working for DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department, including time as deputy director and as interim director from 2016 to 2018, where he oversaw programs, policies, grants, and capital improvement projects. The resolution also notes his work with national and regional organizations, including leadership roles with the National Recreation and Park Association, and his service on bodies such as the Maryland State Park Advisory Commission and the Georgia Board of Natural Resources. It formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Marvin F. Billups Jr. for his service to DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Billups. - Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is a ceremonial statement by the House. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Marvin F. Billups Jr. It also references DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department and several organizations he has served, but it does not impose any obligations on the public. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, symbolic honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing one individual's career and community contributions. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Billups' 21-plus years with DeKalb County's Parks and Recreation Department, including his roles as deputy director and interim director from 2016 to 2018. - The resolution notes his leadership roles with the National Recreation and Park Association and service on boards such as the Maryland State Park Advisory Commission and the Georgia Board of Natural Resources. - The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends Billups for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. - A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Billups. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-25) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Viola Davis, Billy Mitchell, Dar'shun Kendrick, Karla Drenner, Doreen Carter - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71695 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr737.md?full=1