HR 963: Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts, a Byron, Georgia resident recognized for her achievements in business, agriculture, and community leadership. It highlights her founding of SpaTique, a wellness and body contouring business, and her creation of Roberts Vineyard, described as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in Georgia owned by a Black woman, which she built in memory of her late husband. The resolution also notes her civic roles, including Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board of Crawford County and membership on the Crawford County Chamber Board, as well as her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc. It formally commends her for her contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her business and civic achievements.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes since it is a ceremonial honor resolution.

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It also references her businesses, SpaTique and Roberts Vineyard, and organizations she is involved with, including the Crawford County Economic Development Board, the Crawford County Chamber Board, and the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to an individual's business and community contributions in Crawford County.

• The whereas clauses describe her work founding SpaTique, a body contouring and wellness business, and Roberts Vineyard, a USDA GAP-certified vineyard and licensed winery.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her achievements and extend best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

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

• Patty Marie Stinson (D, HD-150)Primary sponsor
• Inga Willis (D, HD-55)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Imani Barnes (D, HD-86)

• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Crawford County
• women in agriculture
• small business recognition