HR1212: HR1212 Graves, Councilwoman Tara; outstanding public service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Tara Graves, a councilwoman in the City of Stonecrest in DeKalb County. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recites her contributions to community beautification and development in Stonecrest and praises her leadership, integrity, and dedication to public service. The resolution formally states that the House recognizes and commends Graves for her service and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Graves as a keepsake.

• Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Tara Graves for her public service to Stonecrest and the state.
• Recites specific praised activities, including beautification and development initiatives in the City of Stonecrest.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Tara Graves.
• Extends the House's stated best wishes for Graves' continued health and happiness.

The resolution directly names and honors Tara Graves, a Stonecrest city councilwoman in DeKalb County. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy to her.

This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and creates no new rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical significance is symbolic: it is an official, public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of one local official's community service.

• The whereas clauses describe Graves' leadership role and her work on beautification and development in the City of Stonecrest, DeKalb County.
• The resolving clause formally commends Graves for efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Georgia.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Graves.

1. 2026-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• commendation resolution
• Stonecrest
• DeKalb County
• local government recognition