HR1727: HR1727 Williams-Roberts, Dr. Darlene; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It recounts her founding of Roberts Vineyard, which the resolution states is Georgia's only USDA GAP-certified vineyard under Black female ownership, established in honor of her late husband's passion for growing Muscadine grapes. The resolution also notes her roles as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Board of Crawford County, a member of the Crawford County Chamber Board, and her involvement with the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc. supporting women in agriculture. The House formally recognizes and commends her achievements and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her civic and agricultural contributions.
• States facts about her founding and operating Roberts Vineyard and its licensed winery in Crawford County.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Williams-Roberts.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Darlene Williams-Roberts. It also references the Economic Development Board of Crawford County, the Crawford County Chamber Board, and the Women AG Leadership Foundation Inc., organizations she is involved with.

This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of recognition from the state legislature for one individual's community and business contributions.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Williams-Roberts' founding of Roberts Vineyard following her husband's passing and her leadership roles in Crawford County economic development.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her achievements and contributions and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.

1. 2026-03-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-16House Hopper (House)

• Patty Stinson (D, HD-150)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• agriculture
• Crawford County
• women in business