Georgia CommonsHR1823: HR1823 Hays, Linda; 50 years of service to the Newton County Government; honor
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Linda Hays for 50 years of service to the Newton County Government, including 42 years as the county's elected Clerk of Courts.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Linda Hays, who began working for Newton County in the Clerk of Courts office in 1976 and was elected Clerk in 1982, making her the longest-serving elected official in the county's history. The resolution formally commends her for 50 years of public service and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Linda Hays for 50 years of service to the Newton County Government on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- States that she is recognized as the longest serving elected official in Newton County's history, with over 42 years in elected office.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Linda Hays.
- Does not change, create, or repeal any provision of Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Linda Hays, a Newton County government employee and former elected Clerk of Courts. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a public, official recognition of one Georgian's decades of local government service. Its main real-world effect is a documented honor presented to Linda Hays by the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount that Linda Hays began working for Newton County's Clerk of Courts office in 1976 and was elected Clerk in 1982.
- The resolution states she has over 42 years of service as an elected official, calling her the longest serving elected official in Newton County's history.
- The resolving clause formally commends her for 50 years of public service with Newton County Government.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Linda Hays.
From the bill
“with over 42 years of service, she is the longest-serv ing elected official in11 Newton's history”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Linda Hays for her 50 years of efficient,25 effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Tim Fleming (R, HD-114)
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
Topics
- Newton County
- ceremonial resolution
- local government service
- Clerk of Courts