--- title: HR 877. Hembree, Bill; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr877 cite_as: HR 877, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr877 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr877.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr877/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71910 date: 2025-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr876.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr878.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr877.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 877 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-31 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Kimberly New - Jon Burns - Don Parsons - Vance Smith - Ron Stephens - Katie Dempsey text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR877/2025 upstream_id: 2017593 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commemorative resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - Douglas County --- # HR 877. Hembree, Bill; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0441 House Resolution 877 By: Representatives New of the 40 th, Burns of the 159 th, Parsons of the 44 th, Smith of the 138th, Stephens of the 164th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Bill Hembree; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Bill Hembree has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the3 citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,5 talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced6 dramatically by his superlative service as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency and as7 a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives; and8 WHEREAS, Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, founded in 2000, has three offices located in9 Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw; and 10 WHEREAS, Bill was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives 1992, and selflessly11 served his community until 2012; and 12 WHEREAS, in July 2022, the Bridge over Dog River, in Douglas Co unty, Georgia, was13 dedicated in his name in recognition of his countless contributions to the community; and14 H. R. 877 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0441 WHEREAS, he is a Christian, husband, father of three, patriot a nd author of 16 Hours in15 Heaven, published in 2022; and16 WHEREAS, Bill's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and17 diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have18 earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and19 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high20 ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom21 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved22 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and23 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for24 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and25 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this26 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize and commend Bill Hembree for his efficient, effective,29 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere30 best wishes for continued health and happiness.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Bill33 Hembree.34 H. R. 877 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Bill Hembree, a former state representative and Douglasville insurance agency founder, for his years of public service and community contributions. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Bill Hembree. It recounts his career as founder of Bill Hembree Insurance Agency, which he started in 2000 with offices in Douglasville, Marietta, and Kennesaw, and his service in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012. The resolution notes that a bridge over the Dog River in Douglas County was named after him in 2022, and mentions his personal life and his authorship of a 2022 book. It closes by having the House formally recognize and commend Hembree for his public service and directing the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Bill Hembree for his public service to the State of Georgia through a House resolution. - States findings about his career, including founding Bill Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000 and serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bill Hembree. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the House's position. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors Bill Hembree personally. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, obligations, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and a commemorative copy given to Hembree. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses recite Hembree's biography, including founding Bill Hembree Insurance Agency in 2000 and House service from 1992 to 2012. - The resolved clause formally commends Hembree for his public service and extends best wishes for his health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Hembree. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-31) - Sponsors: Kimberly New, Jon Burns, Don Parsons, Vance Smith, Ron Stephens, Katie Dempsey - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71910 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr877.md?full=1