HR1767: HR1767 Herring, Robert McNeill (Neill); years of service at the Georgia General Assembly; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Robert McNeill (Neill) Herring, a lobbyist who has worked at every session of the Georgia General Assembly since 1980. The resolution recounts his career, including decades representing the Sierra Club, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and the Georgia Water Coalition, and his role in defeating road projects, protecting riparian water rights, securing Jekyll Island protections, and passing the Landowners Bill of Rights in 2006. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply commends Herring for his public service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Robert McNeill (Neill) Herring for his 47 years as a lobbyist at the Georgia General Assembly.
• Recites a list of legislative efforts he supported, including the 1994 creation of the Office of State Administrative Hearings and the 2006 Landowners Bill of Rights.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Herring.
• Extends best wishes for his continued health and happiness on behalf of House members.

The resolution directly names and honors Robert McNeill (Neill) Herring. It also references organizations he has worked with, including the Sierra Club, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and the Georgia Water Coalition, and mentions the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him.

This resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia statutes. Its practical significance is symbolic: it places an official record of appreciation for Herring's decades of lobbying work into the Georgia House's proceedings.

• The whereas clauses detail Herring's career, including 47 years as a lobbyist since 1980 and his role as principal Sierra Club lobbyist since 1989.
• The clauses credit him with defeating road projects like the Georgia Outer Perimeter and Northern Arc and protecting riparian water rights in 2003 and 2013.
• The resolving clause formally commends Herring for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Herring.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• legislative commendation
• lobbying
• water rights
• Georgia General Assembly history