HR1698: HR1698 McClain, Honorable Dewey; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring State Representative Dewey McClain, who has represented Georgia's District 109 in Gwinnett County since 2014. The resolution recounts his background as a former professional football player, his 18 years with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, his work with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, and his volunteer service with groups like the Special Olympics and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply has the House of Representatives formally recognize and commend Representative McClain for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Representative Dewey McClain for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• Recites his biography, including his committee assignments and past career as a professional football player and workforce official.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Representative McClain.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors State Representative Dewey McClain. It has no legal effect on the general public, agencies, or any other group of Georgians.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law or residents; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is a formal House record and printed copy commemorating Representative McClain's service and community involvement.

• Recites Representative McClain's committee assignments, including Game, Fish and Parks, Industry & Labor, Motor Vehicles, State Planning, and Community Affairs.
• Recounts his prior career as a professional football player and his work with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs and the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency.
• Resolves that the House recognizes and commends him for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

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

• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)Primary sponsor
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
• Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)

• legislative honors
• Gwinnett County
• commemorative resolution