HR1041: HR1041 Roberts, Rick; outstanding public service as the Mayor of Ball Ground; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Rick Roberts for his time as Mayor of Ball Ground. It describes accomplishments during his tenure, including adding a public library, expanding water and sewer systems, and building a new city hall and elementary school. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Roberts for his public service, congratulates him on his retirement, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Rick Roberts for his service as Mayor of Ball Ground.
• Congratulates Roberts on his retirement from the mayor's office.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Roberts.
• Lists specific city projects completed during his tenure, including a public library, water and sewer expansion, a new city hall, and a new elementary school.

The resolution directly names and honors Rick Roberts, the outgoing Mayor of Ball Ground. It may also be of interest to residents of Ball Ground and Cherokee County, whose local government projects are referenced in the text.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and does not change any Georgia statute. Its significance is symbolic, offering formal public recognition from the state legislature for a local official's service and marking his retirement from office.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Roberts' leadership and lists city improvements including a public library, water and sewer system expansion, a new city hall, and a new elementary school.
• The resolved clause formally commends Roberts for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an appropriate copy of the resolution for Roberts.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Charlice Byrd (R, HD-020)Primary sponsor
• Bill Fincher (R, HD-023)
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)

• Ball Ground
• local government
• commendation resolution
• Cherokee County