Georgia CommonsHR 36: Ensley, Mrs. Oreatha Walker; commend
Last action June 22, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley of Moultrie for her decades of work as an educator, community advocate, and senior center leader.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life and career of Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley. It recounts her background: born in Moultrie, Georgia in 1943, her early teaching career in Florida and California, her decades in education, and her civic and volunteer work, including leadership roles with the Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the J. Charley Griswell Senior Center's advisory board. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends her contributions to education, community service, and civic engagement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley for her career in education and her community service work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a ceremonial recognition only.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley. It has no legal effect on the broader public, though it reflects recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of her work in education and senior citizen advocacy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It does not alter any Georgia statute or create obligations, but it provides Mrs. Ensley with an official, documented tribute from the state legislature that she can keep as a formal record of recognition.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount her biography, career as a teacher in Florida and California, and community involvement, including her role at the J. Charley Griswell Senior Center.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives formally commend her for her contributions to education, service, and leadership.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley for her outstanding contributions to education, community service, civic engagement, and leadership”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- education
- community service
- Georgia House of Representatives