Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 960: Tarlano, Nancy Nell Spires; honor
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Nancy Nell Spires Tarlano of Fayetteville for her career in chemistry research and education and her family life.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Nancy Nell Spires Tarlano, a Fayetteville, Georgia resident. It recounts her life story: her childhood, her chemistry studies at the University of Dayton where she helped develop a technique for separating rare earth metals, her work at the Chemical Abstracts Service, her teaching career, and her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House honors her for her achievements in science and education and her dedication to family, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally honors Nancy Nell Spires Tarlano for her contributions to chemistry research and education and for her family life.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the House.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Nancy Nell Spires Tarlano and her family. It does not impose obligations on any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public expression of recognition from the House of Representatives and a commemorative copy given to the honoree.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount her biography, education, and career in chemistry and teaching.
- The resolving clause states the House honors her for her achievements in science and education and her dedication to family.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor Nancy Nell Spires Tarlano for her pioneering achievements in science and education, her unwavering dedication to her family, and her enduring legacy of excellence”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-82)
- Josh Bonner (R, HD-73)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- honoring individuals