HR1982: HR1982 Gayle, Mrs. Theresa; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Mrs. Theresa Gayle, a longtime Savannah resident, for raising five children, informally caring for other neighborhood children, working as a beautician and domestic worker, and staying active in her church community at St. John Baptist Church. The resolution formally commends her for her service to family and community and congratulates her on turning 85. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It does not create any new rules, funding, or requirements.

• Formally commends Mrs. Theresa Gayle for her service to her family and the Savannah community.
• Congratulates her on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a symbolic statement of the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Theresa Gayle and references her family, including her five children, and her church community at St. John Baptist Church in Savannah. It has no legal effect on any other group.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or public policy. Its significance is purely ceremonial: it places an official record of recognition for Mrs. Gayle's life and community contributions into the Georgia House's legislative record.

• The resolution recites Mrs. Gayle's history as a mother, informal caregiver, beautician, and small-scale candy apple entrepreneur in Savannah.
• It notes her work as a domestic worker supporting her family and instilling a strong work ethic in her children.
• It names her five children and their careers, and her long involvement with the Usher Board at St. John Baptist Church.
• The final resolving clause commends and congratulates her and directs the House Clerk to provide her a copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Savannah
• community recognition