Georgia CommonsSR 816: Latimore, Dimetrice; recognize
Last action February 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes Dimetrice Latimore, named the Department of Community Supervision's 2025 Employee of the Year, for her 25 years of state service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Dimetrice Latimore, who was named the 2025 Employee of the Year by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. The resolution recounts her 25 years of service to the state and praises her for embodying the department's values of selfless service, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funding. It simply states the Senate's recognition and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Latimore as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Dimetrice Latimore for being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2025 Employee of the Year.
- States the Senate's praise for her 25 years of service to Georgia and her embodiment of the department's core values.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Latimore.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dimetrice Latimore, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, but it creates no obligations for the public or other agencies.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect; it does not change Georgia law, create programs, or allocate money. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a public employee's long service and an award from her department.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the Department of Community Supervision's founding in 2015 and Latimore's 25 years of service and professional qualities.
- The resolving clause formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Latimore for her Employee of the Year award.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to Latimore.
From the bill
“Dimetrice Latimore has honorably served the State of Georgia for 25 years and has shown herself to be an outstanding embodiment of the department’s core values of selfless service, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
Topics
- Georgia Senate resolution
- Department of Community Supervision
- employee recognition