SR743: SR743 Herrell, Joann; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Joann Herrell, the former owner of Westberry Realty, a Century 21 franchise, for her decades-long career in real estate and her reputation for integrity and leadership. The resolution also notes her personal life, including her membership at Villa Rica First Methodist Church and her role as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, but it does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.

• Formally recognizes and commends Joann Herrell for her career in real estate and her personal character.
• States findings about her more than 50 year career and her ownership of Westberry Realty, a Century 21 franchise.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Joann Herrell.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill.

This resolution directly names and honors Joann Herrell. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's administrative task of producing a copy for her.

The resolution has no legal or practical effect on Georgia law or residents generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official, public statement from the Senate honoring one individual's career and community contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Herrell's career, including her ownership of Westberry Realty and her decades in the real estate industry.
• The resolved clause formally commends Herrell for her positivity, hard work, and personal motto of 'never say never.'
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an official copy available for distribution to Herrell.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)Primary sponsor

• Senate resolution
• commendation
• real estate
• Villa Rica