--- title: HR 991. Coffee, Craig; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr991 cite_as: HR 991, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr991 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr991.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr991/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72120 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. 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Coffee, Craig; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0505 House Resolution 991 By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Washburn of the 144th, Crowe of the 118th, and Donatucci of the 105th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Craig Coffee; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Craig Coffee has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the3 citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,5 talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced6 dramatically by his superlative service as the Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate7 Board; and8 WHEREAS, after being admitted to the Georgia State Bar in 1986, Craig earned his real9 estate license and embarked on a long and fulfilling career; and10 WHEREAS, in addition to his service with the Georgia Real Estate Board, Craig served as11 Deputy Real Estate Commissioner with the Georgia Real Estate Commission for 18 years;12 and 13 H. R. 991 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0505 WHEREAS, in 2016, he was elected President of the Association of Real Estate License Law14 Officials, a premier international organization with a mission that supports jurisdictions in15 the administration and enforcement of real estate license laws; and 16 WHEREAS, as a testament to his dedication and exemplary service , he was awarded the17 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award; and18 WHEREAS, Craig's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience19 and diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state20 have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and21 WHEREAS, he is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for22 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and23 WHEREAS, he has served the State of Georgia with honor and dist inction, and his vision24 and unyielding commitment to protecting the public interest in real estate licensure have set25 the standard for public service; and26 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this27 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body recognize and commend Craig Coffee for his efficient, effective,30 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere31 best wishes for continued health and happiness.32 H. R. 991 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0505 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Craig34 Coffee.35 H. R. 991 - 3 - ## 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 Craig Coffee, the Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board, for his decades of public service in real estate regulation. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Craig Coffee. It recounts his career, including earning his real estate license after joining the Georgia State Bar in 1986, serving 18 years as Deputy Real Estate Commissioner with the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and later becoming Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board. The resolution notes that in 2016 he was elected President of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and received the 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award. The House formally recognizes and commends him for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any law. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Craig Coffee for his public service to the State of Georgia in real estate licensure and regulation. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Craig Coffee. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Craig Coffee, a former Deputy Real Estate Commissioner and Executive Director of the Georgia Real Estate Board. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians or institutions. ### Why it matters Resolutions like this carry symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any statute, program, or funding; its practical effect is limited to an official House record honoring Coffee's career and a printed copy given to him. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites Coffee's career history, including his 1986 admission to the Georgia State Bar and 18 years as Deputy Real Estate Commissioner. - It notes his 2016 election as President of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials and his 2023 ARELLO President's Service Award. - The resolving clause formally commends Coffee for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Coffee. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-04-04) - Sponsors: Alan Powell, Katie Dempsey, Dale Washburn, Clint Crowe, Sandy Donatucci - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72120 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr991.md?full=1