--- title: HR 936. Hamilton, DeeDee; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr936 cite_as: HR 936, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr936 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr936.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr936/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72040 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/hr935.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr937.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr936.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 936 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: - Joseph Gullett text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR936/2025 upstream_id: 2019444 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - foster care - special education - legislative commendation - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 936. Hamilton, DeeDee; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3629 House Resolution 936 By: Representative Gullett of the 19th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending DeeDee Hamilton; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, DeeDee Hamilton has made a profound impact on the live s of countless2 children through her nearly two decades of service as a dedicated foster parent, opening her3 heart and home to children who have experienced severe abuse, neglect, and who often have4 special needs; and5 WHEREAS, she has frequently cared for three to four children at a time, providing a stable,6 loving, and nurturing environment for those most in need; and7 WHEREAS, as additional testament to her commitment to youth who require extra care and8 attention, this distinguished individual has further served her community as a special9 education teacher for 17 years; and10 WHEREAS, a resident of Georgia since 2012, DeeDee Hamilton hold s an undergraduate11 degree in health information management from the University of Tennessee in Memphis as12 well as a master's degree in special education from Grand Canyon University; and13 H. R. 936 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3629 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high14 ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens, and she possesses the vast wisdom15 which only comes through experience and the strength of charact er which is achieved16 through overcoming the many challenges of life; and17 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for18 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this20 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22 the members of this body recognize and commend DeeDee Hamilton for her many23 outstanding contributions on behalf of the youth of this state as well as extend the most24 sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to27 DeeDee Hamilton.28 H. R. 936 - 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 honors DeeDee Hamilton, a longtime foster parent and special education teacher, for her nearly two decades of service to children in the state. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes DeeDee Hamilton for nearly 20 years as a foster parent, during which she often cared for three to four children at once, including children who had experienced abuse or neglect or who have special needs. It also notes her 17 years of work as a special education teacher. The resolution formally commends her for her contributions to Georgia's youth and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement; its only effect is the formal recognition itself. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends DeeDee Hamilton for her service as a foster parent and special education teacher. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Hamilton. - Creates no funding, program, or change to Georgia law, serving only as a ceremonial honor. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors DeeDee Hamilton. It has no regulatory or funding effect on other Georgians, foster care agencies, or schools, though it reflects on foster parenting and special education work in Georgia generally. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Hamilton's decades of work as a foster parent and special education teacher. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Hamilton's nearly 20 years as a foster parent and 17 years as a special education teacher, along with her educational background. - The resolved clause formally commends Hamilton on behalf of the House of Representatives for her contributions to Georgia's youth. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-02) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-02) - Sponsors: Joseph Gullett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72040 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr936.md?full=1