HR1927: HR1927 Sharper, Dexter L.; expressing gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Georgia; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Dexter L. Sharper, who represented House District 177, for his long record of public service. It notes that he began his career in local leadership in Valdosta and Lowndes County, served as a city councilman and mayor pro tem, worked as a paramedic providing emergency medical care, and was first elected to the Georgia House in 2012. The resolution commends Sharper for his work advocating for his district and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of appreciation adopted by the House.

• Formally commends Dexter L. Sharper for his many years of public service to the citizens of Georgia.
• Recites his background as a Valdosta city councilman, mayor pro tem, paramedic, and Georgia House member since 2012.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Sharper.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Representative Dexter L. Sharper. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the House of Representatives' appreciation for Sharper's decades of civic, emergency medical, and legislative service to South Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Sharper's career: local leadership in Valdosta and Lowndes County, service as city councilman and mayor pro tem, work as a paramedic, and election to the House in 2012.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend Sharper for his service and express appreciation for his contributions to Georgia.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Sharper.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• David Sampson (D, HD-153)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Miriam Paris (D, HD-142)
• L.C. Myles (D, HD-126)

• legislative honors
• Dexter Sharper
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Valdosta
• Lowndes County