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HR 838: O'Connor; Daniel; service in redistricting and celebrating his birthday; commend

Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors Daniel O'Connor for decades of work on legislative redistricting and marks his March 25 birthday.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Daniel O'Connor for his long career in legislative analysis, policy research, and redistricting work in Georgia, including his service with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office. The resolution credits O'Connor with helping analyze voting patterns and demographics, supporting the shift to single-member legislative districts, and contributing to redistricting cycles including the post-2010 cycle and 2006 adjustments. It formally commends him and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution, and it congratulates him on his birthday, March 25, 1963.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Daniel O'Connor for his contributions to redistricting and reapportionment work in Georgia.
  • States that O'Connor supported Georgia's transition to single-member legislative districts and helped shape the state's legislative map.
  • Extends congratulations to O'Connor on his birthday, March 25, 1963.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to O'Connor.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Daniel O'Connor, a longtime legislative analyst and redistricting staffer who worked with the Georgia Republican Party and the Georgia House of Representatives Reapportionment Office. It has no effect on the public or on Georgia law.

Why it matters

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's career and providing him a ceremonial copy of the House's commendation.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe O'Connor's career in legislative analysis, policy research, and redistricting, including work during the post-2010 and 2006 redistricting cycles.
  • The resolved clause formally commends O'Connor for his contributions to redistricting and reapportionment and congratulates him on his birthday.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to O'Connor.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize and commend Daniel O'Connor for his outstanding contributions to the State of Georgia through his service in redistricting and reapportionment”

This is the resolution's core statement honoring O'Connor's redistricting work.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Matt Hatchett (R, HD-155)Primary sponsor
  • Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)
  • Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
  • Rob Leverett (R, HD-123)
  • Sharon Cooper (R, HD-45)

Topics

  • redistricting
  • legislative honors
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • reapportionment

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