HR1968: HR1968 Aponte, Edgardo; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Edgardo Aponte for his work with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. It describes his career, noting he joined the department in 2016 as preconstruction division director after more than 16 years in private sector transportation consulting, and was named director of the department in 2025. The resolution lists several roadway projects completed under his leadership, including interchange, widening, and pedestrian improvement projects across Gwinnett County. It also notes his completion of leadership training programs. The resolution formally commends Aponte for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Edgardo Aponte for his public service to the State of Georgia through his work at the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Edgardo Aponte.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending the Georgia code.

This resolution directly names and honors Edgardo Aponte, Director of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes nothing in daily life for Georgians beyond formally recognizing one public official's career and contributions to transportation projects in Gwinnett County.

• The whereas clauses recount Aponte's career, including joining the department in 2016 and being named director in 2025.
• The whereas clauses list specific completed roadway projects, such as the Harbins Road at SR 316 interchange and the Buford Drive widening.
• The resolved clause formally commends Aponte for his service and extends best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Aponte.

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

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)

• Gwinnett County
• transportation infrastructure
• commendation resolution
• local government leadership