HR1785: HR1785 Harbison, Senator Ed; outstanding public service; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Senator Ed Harbison. It does not change any law. Instead, it recites his years of service in the Georgia State Senate and praises his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the citizens of Georgia. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Harbison for his public service, congratulates him on his retirement, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harbison as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Senator Ed Harbison for his public service to the State of Georgia.
• Congratulates Harbison on his retirement from the Georgia State Senate.
• Extends official best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Harbison.

The resolution directly names and honors Senator Ed Harbison. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing and distributing a copy of the resolution to him.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a change in law or policy. It gives Senator Harbison and his community formal, permanent recognition in the legislative record of his service in the Georgia State Senate ahead of his retirement.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) recites Harbison's leadership, integrity, and service in the Georgia State Senate.
• The resolved clause formally commends Harbison for his public service and congratulates him on his retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Harbison.

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

• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)Primary sponsor
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)
• Carmen Rice (R, HD-139)

• legislative commendation
• Georgia State Senate
• retirement honors