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HR2083: HR2083 Williams, Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy; lifelong dedication to faith, family, community, and service; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams of Decatur for decades of faith, family life, community service, and work as a DeKalb County school crossing guard.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams, a Decatur resident since 1969, for her life of faith, family, and community service. It recounts her upbringing in Atmore, Alabama, her move to Atlanta in 1959, her long church involvement, her varied work history, and her 15 years as a crossing guard with the DeKalb County School District. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mrs. Williams as a formal expression of honor from the legislature.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams for her life of faith, family, and community service.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Williams.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a change to the Georgia Code.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Robbie Ruth Gandy Williams. It also references the DeKalb County School District, where she worked as a crossing guard, and churches and organizations she was part of, though it imposes no obligations on them.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one resident's decades of community service and personal history.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses recount Mrs. Williams's birth in Atmore, Alabama in 1939, her move to Georgia in 1959, and her 57 years living in Decatur.
  • The resolution notes her church involvement, work history including Mary Kay Cosmetics, and 15 years as a DeKalb County School District crossing guard.
  • The resolving clause formally commends her for her service, faith, and community contributions.
  • The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mrs. Williams.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • honorary resolution
  • DeKalb County
  • community service
  • Georgia House of Representatives

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