HR 934: Mainor, Mesha; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Mesha Mainor, who served in the House and authored legislation creating the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority. The resolution recounts her legislative accomplishments, including work on redistricting and elections, government transparency, school choice, healthcare, and other policy areas, and notes she was the first African American woman to serve in the Georgia General Assembly as a Republican. It also recounts her background and prior public service roles, including work with former U.S. Congressman John Lewis and federal agencies. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply expresses the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to provide Mainor with a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Mesha Mainor for her public service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Recounts specific legislative accomplishments credited to her, including creating the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mesha Mainor.
• Extends the House's best wishes to her for continued success.

This resolution primarily concerns Mesha Mainor herself, honoring her time as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. It has no direct legal or financial effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

Ceremonial resolutions like this one do not change Georgia law or create any new rights, funding, or obligations. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official public record of the legislature's recognition of Mainor's service and accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses describe Mainor's legislative record, including authoring the law creating the Fulton Technology and Energy Authority.
• The whereas clauses note her role as vice chairwoman of the Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Local Redistricting and Elections.
• The resolving clause formally commends Mainor for her service and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mainor.

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

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
• Mandi Ballinger (R, HD-23)
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-82)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-40)

• legislative commendation
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Mesha Mainor