Georgia CommonsSR 602: Herrell, Joann; recognize
Last action January 28, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Joann Herrell, a longtime real estate professional from Villa Rica, for her decades-long career and community involvement.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes any law. It recognizes Joann Herrell, who spent more than 50 years as a real estate professional and was the former owner of Westberry Realty, a Century 21 franchise. The resolution highlights her reputation for integrity and leadership in the industry, her personal philosophy of never giving up, and her ties to her community through Villa Rica First Methodist Church and her family as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. The resolution formally commends Herrell for her positivity and hard work. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her, which is the only concrete action the text requires.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Joann Herrell for her decades-long real estate career and community involvement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Joann Herrell.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Joann Herrell. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, providing formal recognition from the state Senate of an individual's career and community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Herrell's 50-plus year real estate career and her former ownership of Westberry Realty, a Century 21 franchise.
- The resolved clause formally commends Herrell for her positivity, hard work, and personal motto of never giving up.
- The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Herrell.
From the bill
“Joann established a glowing reputation of renown throughout Georgia as well as earned the respect and admiration of her colleges and associates”
“recognize and commend Joann Herrell for her positivity, hard work, and the courage to “never say never.””
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia Senate
- real estate
- community recognition