Georgia CommonsHR1842: HR1842 Thompson, Pamela Perdue; outstanding service, generosity, and dedication to the citizens and communities of Clayton County; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Pamela Perdue Thompson of Clayton County for her community service, including years of feeding local first responders and people experiencing homelessness.
In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Pamela Perdue Thompson for her volunteer work and generosity in Clayton County. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it formally recognizes her contributions through a series of 'whereas' statements describing what she has done. The resolution notes that Thompson and her husband Ray own a restaurant named for their mothers, and that since 2019 they have catered a neighborhood watch event for Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, police, and the sheriff's office at no cost. It also describes them providing meals to people staying at a temporary homeless shelter at Clayton County Police Headquarters during bad weather, and giving free meals to hungry residents who cannot afford to pay. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Pamela Perdue Thompson for community service and generosity in Clayton County.
- States the House's praise for her support of public safety professionals through catering neighborhood watch events since 2019 at no cost.
- Documents her efforts feeding people at a temporary homeless shelter at Clayton County Police Headquarters during inclement weather.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Thompson.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Pamela Perdue Thompson and her husband Ray. It also references Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, the Clayton County Police Department, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, and residents of Clayton County who have benefited from their meals and hospitality.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not create programs, funding, or requirements. Its significance is symbolic, giving official state recognition to a Clayton County resident's volunteer service and community relationships with local public safety agencies.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Thompson's history of visiting Clayton County and co-founding a restaurant with her husband named for their mothers.
- The resolution notes that since 2019 she has catered the Oakwood Trails Neighborhood Watch Back-N-School Back2Basics Block Party at no cost for local first responders.
- It describes her preparing meals for people at a temporary homeless shelter at Clayton County Police Headquarters during bad weather.
- The resolving clause commends her for community service, support of public safety professionals, and helping feed neighbors in need.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Thompson.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Pamela Perdue Th ompson for her40 outstanding commitment to community service, her support of public safety professionals,41 and her tireless efforts to ensure that neighbors in need are fed and cared for.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- Clayton County
- community service recognition
- legislative commendation
- public safety