--- title: HR 921. Lou Walker Senior Center Day; September 13, 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr921 cite_as: HR 921, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr921 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr921.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr921/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72025 date: 2025-04-02 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/hr920.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr922.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr921.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 921 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-02 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Doreen Carter - Billy Mitchell - Viola Davis - Karen Bennett - Omari Crawford text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR921/2025 upstream_id: 2019394 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - senior citizens - DeKalb County - commemorative resolution - community centers --- # HR 921. Lou Walker Senior Center Day; September 13, 2025; recognize ## Text 25 LC 112 3630 House Resolution 921 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, Bennett of the 94th, and Crawford of the 89th A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the Lou Walker Senior Center, located in Stonecrest, G eorgia, has been a2 cornerstone of support, care, and enrichment for the senior citizens of DeKalb County for the3 past 20 years; and4 WHEREAS, the Lou Walker Senior Center was founded in memory of Lou Walker, an5 esteemed actor, commissioner, and community activist whose life and work continue to6 inspire countless individuals; and7 WHEREAS, Lou Walker dedicated his life to public service and th e betterment of his8 community, advocating for seniors, families, and underrepresented groups, and his visionary9 leadership and passion for social change laid the foundation fo r the creation of this vital10 center; and11 WHEREAS, the center has become a vital resource for the seniors of DeKalb County,12 providing a welcoming space for physical, mental, and social well-being as well as offering13 diverse programs that promote active living, lifelong learning, and social connection; and14 H. R. 921 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3630 WHEREAS, the Lou Walker Senior Center has grown into a comprehensive community hub15 that offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a therapeuti c pool, computer lab, fitness16 classes, arts and crafts programs, and much more, ensuring that seniors have access to the17 tools and opportunities they need to thrive; and18 WHEREAS, over the past two decades, the Lou Walker Senior Cente r has partnered with19 local, state, and federal agencies as well as community organiz ations to deliver essential20 services, ensuring seniors live with dignity, independence, and joy; and21 WHEREAS, the Lou Walker Senior Center has played a key role in fostering a sense of22 belonging, inclusion, and respect for all seniors while also celebrating significant milestones23 such as cultural events, wellness initiatives, and educational programs that have enriched the24 lives of its members; and25 WHEREAS, the contributions of the Lou Walker Senior Center extend beyond its walls, not26 only impacting the lives of its members but also enhancing the entire DeKalb County27 community.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day30 and honor the center's 20th anniversary in celebration of its invaluable service to the senior31 citizens of DeKalb County.32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the34 Lou Walker Senior Center.35 H. R. 921 - 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 recognizes September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day, honoring the DeKalb County center's 20th anniversary of serving local seniors. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day. It honors the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest, Georgia, which has served seniors in DeKalb County for 20 years. The center was founded in memory of Lou Walker, an actor, commissioner, and community activist known for his public service and advocacy for seniors and underrepresented groups. The resolution describes the center's programs and facilities, including a therapeutic pool, computer lab, fitness classes, and arts and crafts programs, and credits it with fostering seniors' independence, dignity, and social connection. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the center. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House. ### What it does - Designates September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day in Georgia. - Formally honors the Lou Walker Senior Center's 20th anniversary of serving DeKalb County seniors. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for the center. ### Who it affects The Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest, its staff, members, and the senior citizens of DeKalb County it serves, along with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy of the resolution. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or funding effect but publicly recognizes and celebrates a community institution that has served DeKalb County seniors for two decades, marking its history and role in local senior care. ### Key provisions - The resolution's preamble recounts the center's 20-year history and its founding in memory of community activist Lou Walker. - The resolved clause designates September 13, 2025, as Lou Walker Senior Center Day and honors the center's 20th anniversary. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the center. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Billy Mitchell, Viola Davis, Karen Bennett, Omari Crawford - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72025 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr921.md?full=1