HR1213: HR1213 Smith, Councilwoman Karmesha Washington; outstanding public service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Karmesha Washington Smith, a Councilwoman in the City of Stonecrest, for her public service. It recounts her background, including work as a technology support intern with DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, and her involvement with groups like the Klondike Area Civic Association, Delta GEMS, the Principal Advisory Council at E.L. Bouie Elementary, and Women in Technology. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Smith for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Karmesha Washington Smith for her public service to the State of Georgia.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Smith.
• Makes no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.

This resolution directly names and honors Karmesha Washington Smith, a Councilwoman in the City of Stonecrest. It has no legal effect on any other individuals, businesses, or government bodies.

The resolution carries symbolic weight as an official statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives, but it does not alter any law, program, or funding, so it has no practical day-to-day impact on Georgians beyond the honor itself.

• The whereas clauses describe Smith's background, including her internship and nearly three years of work with DeKalb County Parks and Recreation.
• The whereas clauses list her civic roles, including Vice President of the Klondike Area Civic Association and Co-Chair of Delta GEMS.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Smith for her public service and wish her continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Smith.

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 city government
• DeKalb County
• civic recognition