Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 740: 2025 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend
Last action March 25, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A House resolution commends the temporary administrative assistants who worked for the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2025 regular session for their service.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally recognizes the temporary administrative assistants who supported House operations during the 2025 regular session, naming 14 individuals by name. The resolution states that these staff members helped the legislative process run smoothly and handled constituent needs with care. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the named individuals as a keepsake of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends 14 named temporary administrative assistants for their work during the 2025 regular legislative session.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the honorees.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation from the House.
Who it affects
The 14 named temporary administrative assistants who worked for the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2025 session, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to them.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it simply gives formal, on-the-record recognition to legislative staff for their work supporting the House during the 2025 session.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the role of temporary administrative assistants in supporting House operations and constituent service.
- Names 14 individuals recognized: Braeden Morgan, Farouk Elsayed, Joshua Ratigan, Trina Anderson, Barbara Hill, Deborah Jackson, Daniel Wodkins, Andre Cross, Trinity Jimenez, Katy Merling, Juliana Hartley, Garrett Pouliot, Sharon Wilder, and Kimberly Akin.
- The resolving clause formally commends these individuals for their performance during the 2025 regular session.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the honorees.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend the Georgia House of Representatives temporary administrative assistants for the 2025 regular session on their superb performance”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
Topics
- legislative staff
- House of Representatives
- commendation resolution