Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 877: Hembree, Bill; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends former state Representative Bill Hembree for his years of public service and community contributions in Douglas and Cobb counties.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Bill Hembree, a former state representative and Douglasville businessman. It recounts his career, including founding Bill Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000, serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012, having a bridge over the Dog River in Douglas County dedicated in his name in 2022, and authoring a book that same year. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and appreciation of Hembree's service and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Bill Hembree for his public service as a former member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recounts his business career as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, which has offices in Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hembree.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor rather than a legislative action.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Bill Hembree, a former Georgia state representative and Douglasville insurance business founder. It has no effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives to publicly honor an individual's past service and career, without altering any law, funding, or public policy.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Hembree's career, including founding his insurance agency in 2000 and serving in the Georgia House from 1992 to 2012.
- The resolved clause formally commends Hembree for his public service and offers well wishes for his health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause instructs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hembree.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his 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
- Kimberly New (R, HD-40)
- Jon Burns (R, HD-159)
- Don Parsons (R, HD-44)
- Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
Topics
- commemorative resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Douglas County
- Bill Hembree