Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 794: Ali, Nadine; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Nadine Ali of DeKalb County for her community leadership, including founding the South Candler Neighborhood Advocates organization.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes Nadine Ali, an Atlanta native, for her work with the South Candler Neighborhood Advocates (which she founded in 2008), the DeKalb NAACP, and the DeKalb County Ethics Board. The resolution praises her leadership, integrity, and service to DeKalb County and the state, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal statement of appreciation adopted by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Nadine Ali for her public service and community leadership in DeKalb County.
- States the House's praise for her work founding and leading the South Candler Neighborhood Advocates organization in 2008.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Nadine Ali.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Nadine Ali. It also references the organizations she has worked with, including South Candler Neighborhood Advocates, the DeKalb NAACP, and the DeKalb County Ethics Board, though it creates no obligations for them.
Why it matters
This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's community service.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Nadine Ali's work founding South Candler Neighborhood Advocates in 2008 and her roles with the DeKalb NAACP and DeKalb County Ethics Board.
- The resolving clause states that the House recognizes and commends her for her public service to Georgia.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Nadine Ali.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Nadine Ali 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
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- DeKalb County
- community service recognition
- House of Representatives honors