Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1911: HR1911 Draper, Representative Saira; recognize

Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Representative Saira Draper for her service in the Georgia House of Representatives.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Representative Saira Draper. It does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. Instead, it is a formal statement praising Draper's leadership, character, and service to the state. The resolution recites a series of complimentary statements about Draper's dedication, integrity, and contributions to her community and the legislature, then formally resolves that the House recognizes and commends her. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Draper to keep as a memento.

What the bill does

  • Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Representative Saira Draper for her public service.
  • Extends official best wishes for her continued health and happiness on behalf of House members.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Draper.
  • Creates no new law, funding, requirement, or penalty; it is purely a ceremonial statement.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names and honors Representative Saira Draper. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare a copy for her, and the House of Representatives as the body issuing the recognition.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it does not change any statute, spend money, or create obligations. Its significance is symbolic, marking formal legislative recognition of a sitting House member's service.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recite Representative Draper's leadership, dedication, and character as the basis for the recognition.
  • The first resolving clause formally commends Draper for her public service and extends best wishes for her health and happiness.
  • The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to Draper.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend Representative S aira Draper for her24 efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia

This is the core resolving language formally commending Representative Draper.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)Primary sponsor
  • Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
  • Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
  • Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
  • Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
  • Mary Williams (D, HD-037)

Topics

  • legislative recognition
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • ceremonial resolution

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