--- title: HR 777. King, Valerie; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr777 cite_as: HR 777, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr777 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr777.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr777/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71755 date: 2025-03-27 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. 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King, Valerie; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0428 House Resolution 777 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, and Hugley of the 141st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Valerie King; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, March is celebrated as Women's History Month, a time to honor and recognize2 the invaluable contributions of women throughout history and ac ross all fields and trades;3 and4 WHEREAS, Valerie King's contributions to the community reflect the core values of5 Women's History Month; and6 WHEREAS, Valerie is a lifelong caregiver, devoted leader, and woman of deep faith whose7 career and ministry have touched countless lives over the course of five decades; and8 WHEREAS, with nearly 50 years of experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor9 and Delivery, Valerie has stood at the front lines of life's mo st sacred beginnings-helping10 usher thousands of babies into the world with skill, compassion, and grace; and11 WHEREAS, her gentle hands and steady presence earned her the tr ust and admiration of12 colleagues, patients, and families alike; and13 H. R. 777 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0428 WHEREAS, even after retiring from active nursing, Valerie continued to walk in her calling14 to care for others by joining the Student Health Center team at Clark Atlanta University,15 where she brought wisdom, warmth, and encouragement to a new ge neration of students16 navigating the challenges of college life and young adulthood; and17 WHEREAS, she has faithfully served in church ministries in both California and Georgia,18 contributing her gifts in various capacities over the years; and 19 WHEREAS, whether coordinating events, managing records, or lend ing a listening ear,20 Valerie leads with a servant's heart and a quiet strength that uplifts everyone around her; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng contributions of this22 remarkable woman are recognized during Women's History Month.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize and commend Valerie King for her unwavering25 dedication to her community and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health and26 happiness.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to29 Valerie King.30 H. R. 777 - 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 recognizes and commends Valerie King, a longtime labor and delivery nurse, for her decades of caregiving and community service. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Valerie King, a registered nurse with nearly 50 years of experience in labor and delivery, for her contributions to her community during Women's History Month. It highlights her career caring for patients during childbirth, her later work at the Clark Atlanta University Student Health Center, and her service in church ministries in California and Georgia. The resolution does not change any law. It formally states that the House recognizes and commends Valerie King for her dedication to her community and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Valerie King for her career as a registered nurse and her community service. - States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Valerie King. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors Valerie King specifically. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to her. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, so it does not change any rights, funding, or rules. Its practical effect is a formal, on-the-record statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives that will be presented to Valerie King. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Valerie King's nearly 50 year nursing career in labor and delivery and her later work at Clark Atlanta University's Student Health Center. - The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend her and wish her continued health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Valerie King. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Karen Bennett, Carolyn Hugley - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71755 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr777.md?full=1