SR816: SR816 Latimore, Dimetrice; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Dimetrice Latimore, who has worked for the State of Georgia for 25 years at the Department of Community Supervision, for being named that department's 2025 Employee of the Year. The resolution describes her work as reflecting the department's values of selfless service, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and professional development. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for Latimore, but it does not change any Georgia law or create any new program or funding.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dimetrice Latimore for being named the Department of Community Supervision's 2025 Employee of the Year.
• States that the Senate honors her 25 years of service to the State of Georgia and her embodiment of the department's core values.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Latimore.
• Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or change to Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement by the Senate.

The resolution directly names Dimetrice Latimore, an employee of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, which is the state agency that oversees probation and parole supervision. It has no effect on other individuals, agencies, or members of the public.

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians generally. It serves as a formal, public statement from the Georgia Senate honoring one state employee's service record and professional recognition within the Department of Community Supervision.

• The preamble notes the Department of Community Supervision began operating July 1, 2015 under House Bill 310.
• The resolved clause formally recognizes and commends Latimore for being named the department's 2025 Employee of the Year.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Latimore.

1. 2026-02-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)

• legislative honors
• Department of Community Supervision
• state employees