--- title: HR 963. Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr963 cite_as: HR 963, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr963 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr963.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr963/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72092 date: 2025-04-04 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/hr962.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr964.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr963.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 963 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-04 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Patty Stinson - Inga Willis - Carolyn Hugley - Imani Barnes text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR963/2025 upstream_id: 2021318 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Crawford County - agriculture - women in business --- # HR 963. Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3676 House Resolution 963 By: Representatives Stinson of the 150th, Willis of the 55th, Hugley of the 141st, and Barnes of the 86th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts has long stood as a beacon of excellence in the2 fields of fitness advocacy, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership, and she has made a lasting3 impact on her community through her visionary service and dedication; and4 WHEREAS, based in Byron, Georgia, Dr. Williams-Roberts is the founder of SpaTique, an5 exclusive health center that provides bespoke body contouring and beauty treatments, which6 has become a premier destination for holistic wellness and rejuvenation; and7 WHEREAS, following the passing of her beloved husband, who was deeply passionate about8 cultivating Muscadines, Dr. Williams-Roberts honored his legacy by establishing and9 growing Roberts Vineyard, which now stands as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in10 Georgia under Black female ownership; and11 WHEREAS, Roberts Vineyard also includes a licensed winery where Dr. Williams-Roberts12 blends, bottles, and sells her own wines, hosting exclusive tastings and setting a benchmark13 for excellence in sustainable viticulture and agribusiness; and14 H. R. 963 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3676 WHEREAS, Dr. Williams-Roberts further serves as Vice Chair of t he Economic15 Development Board of Crawford County and is an active member of the Crawford County16 Chamber Board, where she plays an essential role in fostering e conomic growth and17 supporting local business initiatives; and18 WHEREAS, her advocacy for women in agriculture is additionally reflected by her19 involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., where she continues to20 empower future generations of female agricultural leaders; and21 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be22 appropriately honored during this special time.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Darlene Will iams-Roberts for her25 many outstanding achievements and contributions on behalf of her fellow citizens as well as26 extend best wishes for continued success.27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.29 Darlene Williams-Roberts.30 H. R. 963 - 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 formally commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts of Byron for her work in fitness, wine making, and economic development leadership in Crawford County. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. It recognizes Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts, who founded SpaTique, a health and beauty treatment center, and later established Roberts Vineyard in honor of her late husband, described as the only USDA GAP-certified vineyard in Georgia under Black female ownership. The resolution also notes her roles as Vice Chair of the Crawford County Economic Development Board and a member of the Crawford County Chamber Board, as well as her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts for her work in business, agriculture, and civic leadership. - States she founded SpaTique, a health and beauty treatment center in Byron, Georgia. - States she founded Roberts Vineyard, described as Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified vineyard under Black female ownership. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It also references the Crawford County Economic Development Board, the Crawford County Chamber Board, and the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., organizations she is involved with. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic honor with no legal or regulatory effect. Its practical significance is public recognition: the Georgia House of Representatives formally acknowledges her business and civic contributions, and she receives an official copy of the resolution. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe her founding of SpaTique and Roberts Vineyard and her civic roles in Crawford County. - The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends her and extends best wishes for continued success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Patty Stinson, Inga Willis, Carolyn Hugley, Imani Barnes - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72092 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr963.md?full=1