HR1686: HR1686 Williams, Columbus Police Sergeant Katina; named WRBL News 3's 2026 Remarkable Woman; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Columbus Police Sergeant Katina Williams for being named WRBL News 3's 2026 Remarkable Woman, praising her service, integrity, and dedication to law enforcement. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the document for distribution to Sergeant Williams, so she has a formal record of the House's recognition. It carries no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal effect.

• Formally congratulates Columbus Police Sergeant Katina Williams on being named WRBL News 3's 2026 Remarkable Woman.
• States the House of Representatives' appreciation for her service, integrity, and dedication to law enforcement.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sergeant Williams.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names and honors Columbus Police Sergeant Katina Williams. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her, and reflects on the Columbus Police Department and local law enforcement more broadly.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official state recognition to a local police officer's award and service, which can matter to her, her department, and her community as public acknowledgment.

• The whereas clauses recite Sergeant Williams' service record, reputation, and her selection as WRBL News 3's 2026 Remarkable Woman.
• The resolving clause formally congratulates her on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)

• law enforcement recognition
• Columbus Police Department
• commendation resolution
• local government honors