HR2020: HR2020 Gilliard, Representative Carl; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Representative Carl Gilliard, who represents House District 162 and is serving his fourth term. It recounts his legislative accomplishments, including authoring measures such as the Savannah State Farmers Market Authority and the Autism Missing Persons Alert Act, his role as chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, and his community work through organizations like Feed the Hungry. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of his service, congratulates him on his retirement, and extends good wishes. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Representative Gilliard.

• Formally recognizes and commends Representative Carl Gilliard for his service in the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Congratulates Gilliard on his retirement and expresses wishes for his continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Gilliard.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is purely ceremonial.

The resolution directly names Representative Carl Gilliard, a Georgia House member from District 162. It has no legal effect on the public, businesses, or other officials; it is a symbolic honor from the House of Representatives.

The resolution has no practical effect on Georgia residents' daily lives, laws, or finances. Its significance is symbolic, marking the retirement and legislative record of a longtime member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Gilliard's legislative record, including the Savannah State Farmers Market Authority and the Autism Missing Persons Alert Act.
• The resolved clause states the House recognizes and commends Gilliard for his public service and congratulates him on retirement.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Gilliard.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)Primary sponsor
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)

• legislative recognition
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Carl Gilliard
• retirement honors