HR 808: Williams, Denise; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Denise Williams, a longtime electrician and community advocate in Newton County. It recounts her 30 years working as an electrician, her advocacy against high electric bills, her volunteer work helping senior citizens with home repairs through the ARAP program, and her involvement in local political campaigns. The resolution also notes her regular attendance at City Council, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, SPLOST, and JDA meetings, which it says helps keep Newton County residents informed about local decisions. It references her 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Denise Williams for her civic and community service in Newton County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Denise Williams.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Denise Williams. It also references Newton County residents, local officials in the City Council, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, SPLOST committee, and Joint Development Authority (JDA) she has engaged with through her advocacy.

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition to one resident's decades of civic engagement, electrical trade work, and advocacy work in Newton County during Women's History Month.

• The whereas clauses describe Denise Williams' 30 years as an electrician and her advocacy against high electric bills in her city.
• The whereas clauses cite her work helping senior citizens with home repairs through the ARAP program.
• The resolution notes her attendance at City Council, Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, SPLOST, and JDA meetings.
• The resolution references her 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
• The resolving clause formally commends her and wishes her continued health, happiness, and success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
• Patty Marie Stinson (D, HD-150)

• Women's History Month
• community service recognition
• Newton County
• legislative commendation