HR 920: Garel, Stacey; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Stacey Garel, a certified event planner, professional writer, and author of the multiple-time bestselling book 'Peeling Off The Layers To Unmask New Beginnings.' It recounts her professional background, including work on major national events such as the 2012 Democratic National Convention and the 2013 and 2019 Super Bowls, as well as a 2023 award nomination and an Outstanding Citizen Award from the state of Georgia. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Garel for her literary contributions and wishes her continued health and success, and it directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Stacey Garel for her outstanding literary contributions.
• States the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Garel.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly affects only Stacey Garel, the individual being honored, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes nothing about how Georgia is governed. Its significance is symbolic, offering public recognition from the state legislature to Stacey Garel for her literary and professional achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe Garel's background as an Atlanta native turned Stonecrest, Georgia resident, event planner, and author.
• The resolution notes her work on major events including the 2012 Democratic National Convention and the 2013 and 2019 Super Bowls.
• The resolving clause commends her for her literary contributions and extends wishes for continued health, happiness, and success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Garel.

1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Georgia authors
• state legislature honors