House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 989: Dubberly, Gloria; grand occasion of her retirement; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Gloria Dubberly, the longtime Tattnall County Probate Judge, on her retirement after more than two decades in office.
The summaries below were written by an AI model (claude-sonnet-5) from the text of the resolution and are not part of it. Quote the text, not the summary. The stored text is the Introduced version, the latest the General Assembly's website lists.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Gloria Dubberly, who served as Tattnall County Probate Judge for over 20 years after first working as Chief Clerk in that office for a decade. The resolution recounts her community involvement, including her membership at First Baptist Church of Glennville and her service on the Board of Directors for Dayspring Walk to Emmaus. It formally commends her public service, congratulates her on her retirement, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution creates no new law, funding, or requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Gloria Dubberly for her public service as Tattnall County Probate Judge for over 20 years.
- Congratulates her on her retirement and extends wishes for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Gloria Dubberly, the retiring Tattnall County Probate Judge. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or residents beyond formally recognizing one retiring public official's career. Its significance is symbolic, marking her decades of service in Tattnall County.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause recognizes and commends Gloria Dubberly for her public service and congratulates her on her retirement.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Gloria Dubberly for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bill Werkheiser (R, HD-157)
Topics
- legislative honors
- Tattnall County
- probate court
- retirement recognition