HR 970: Richardson, Jerrica; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement honoring an individual rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, noting that in 2020 she became the first African American elected to serve District 2 on that board. The resolution states she served with honor until she was, in its words, targeted politically and drawn out of her district before finishing her term. The House resolves to commend her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jerrica Richardson for her service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.
• States that she was the first African American elected to serve District 2 on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners in 2020.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose any requirement; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Jerrica Richardson, a former Cobb County Board of Commissioners member. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

Commendation resolutions like this one carry no legal effect and change no Georgia law. Their significance is symbolic: the Georgia House uses them to formally recognize an individual's public service and place that recognition in the official record.

• The whereas clauses describe Richardson's service on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, including being the first African American elected to District 2 in 2020.
• The resolution states she was drawn out of her district before completing her term, describing this as politically targeted.
• The resolving clause commends Richardson for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy 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)

• Terry Cummings (D, HD-39)Primary sponsor
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-35)
• David Wilkerson (D, HD-38)
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-61)
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-42)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-43)

• Cobb County government
• commendation resolution
• Jerrica Richardson
• local elected officials