Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 856: Gonzalez, Hazel Marie; commend
Last action March 28, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hazel Marie Gonzalez, a longtime DeKalb County senior center manager, for more than three decades of service to older adults.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Hazel Marie Gonzalez, who has worked for over 30 years serving older adults in Georgia. She currently manages the East DeKalb Senior Center under the DeKalb County Human Services Department, and previously worked at other senior centers in DeKalb and Fulton counties, including a stint at New Horizons Senior Center in Fulton County. The resolution recounts her career history, notes she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 ADRC Healthy Communities Summit, and mentions her family. It resolves that the House commends her for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her career serving senior citizens in DeKalb and Fulton counties.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Hazel Marie Gonzalez. It does not impose obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to distribute a copy of the document to her.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it serves as a public, official recognition of one individual's decades-long career helping older adults through senior centers in DeKalb and Fulton counties.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause commends Hazel Marie Gonzalez for her lifetime of service to senior citizens and her community dedication.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“Always respect and honor the elderly and you will go far in life”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-85)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-88)
Topics
- senior citizens
- DeKalb County
- legislative commendation
- aging services