SR1086: SR1086 Metzger, Deaundra "Deedee"; recognize and commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate. It recognizes Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger, a hairstylist and department head in television and film, for winning the Outstanding Hairstyling Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards for her work on the series Reasonable Doubt. It also notes her prior NAACP Image Award nomination for the film Till and her recognition in 2022 as one of Variety's 10 Artisans to Watch. The resolution also highlights her role as co-founder of the Leading Beauty Industry Awards and her community service as executive director of Banneker Class of 1989, Inc., which supports students at Benjamin E. Banneker High School. The Senate resolves to commend her and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger on behalf of the Georgia Senate for her career achievements in film and television hairstyling.
• States findings praising her NAACP Image Award win, prior nomination, and Variety recognition, without creating any legal requirement or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Metzger.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for her continued success but does not alter any statute or appropriate any money.

The resolution directly names and honors Deaundra "Deedee" Metzger. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing Senate staff to distribute a copy of the document to her.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change; it carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition from the Senate and delivery of a commemorative copy to Metzger.

• The whereas clauses describe Metzger's NAACP Image Award win for Reasonable Doubt, her prior nomination for Till, and her 2022 Variety recognition.
• The whereas clauses also describe her leadership as a department head and her co-founding of the Leading Beauty Industry Awards.
• The resolving clause formally commends Metzger and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Metzger.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)Primary sponsor
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)

• Senate resolution
• commendation
• entertainment industry
• community service