HR1764: HR1764 Tiller, Mrs. Dora Mae; commend
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Dora Mae Tiller of Gay, Georgia, on the occasion of her 100th birthday, celebrating her life of caregiving and community service.
In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Mrs. Dora Mae Tiller, who was born on March 2, 1926, in Gay, Georgia, and is turning 100 years old this year. The resolution describes her life of service, including years spent in home care nursing caring for children and others, her extensive travel across nearly every U.S. state, and her role as a source of inspiration to her family and community. The House formally commends her for her service to family and community, congratulates her on her 100th birthday, and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mrs. Dora Mae Tiller for her dedicated service to her family and community.
- Congratulates her on reaching her 100th birthday.
- Extends the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Mrs. Dora Mae Tiller and, by extension, her family, friends, and the Gay, Georgia community. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for her.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it provides official public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of a constituent's milestone birthday and life of community service, which can hold personal and symbolic significance for the honoree and her family.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Mrs. Tiller's birth date, birthplace, career in home care nursing, and extensive travel history.
- The first resolved clause commends her service to family and community and congratulates her on turning 100.
- The second resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to her.
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- centenarian recognition