Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 923: Quaterman, Joan; retirement; commend
Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Joan Quaterman of Savannah for more than 52 years of service with the city's Leisure Services Bureau upon her retirement.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Joan Quaterman, who worked for over 52 years with the Leisure Services Bureau in Savannah, Georgia, much of it at Hull Park, where she helped create a safe environment for children and helped distribute meals through the city's federally funded free summer lunch program. The resolution formally recognizes and commends her public service, congratulates her on her retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Quaterman as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Joan Quaterman for her service with Savannah's Leisure Services Bureau.
- Congratulates her on her retirement after more than 52 years of work, much of it at Hull Park.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Joan Quaterman, a longtime Savannah Leisure Services Bureau employee. It also reflects on the children and families in Savannah's Hull Park community who benefited from her recreation programs and summer lunch distribution work.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal: it gives Joan Quaterman formal, permanent recognition from the state legislature for decades of community service in Savannah.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Quaterman's over 52 years of service with Savannah's Leisure Services Bureau, focused on Hull Park.
- The resolved clause formally commends her service and congratulates her on retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Quaterman.
From the bill
“for over 52 years, she has championed a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive during the summer break”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
Topics
- legislative commendation
- Savannah
- public service recognition
- retirement