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HR2021: HR2021 Terrell, Dillon; commend

Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends Dillon Terrell, a University of West Georgia student and legislative intern, for his community engagement work and civic leadership.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Dillon Terrell, a Newnan, Georgia resident and University of West Georgia student pursuing a double major in computing and philosophy along with an ethics certificate. Since August 2025, Terrell has served as a community engagement intern in Representative Lydia Glaize's office, helping with outreach, town hall coordination, and correspondence. The resolution also recognizes his civic involvement, including serving as president of the NAACP Coweta County Youth Council and his membership in Empowered 4 Life and the University of West Georgia Philosophical Society. It formally commends him for his service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. This is a ceremonial measure and does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Dillon Terrell by name for his service as a community engagement intern in a state representative's office.
  • Recites his educational background, internship duties, and civic leadership roles as the basis for the honor.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Terrell.
  • Extends the House's best wishes to Terrell for his future success.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Dillon Terrell. It also references Representative Lydia Glaize's office, the University of West Georgia, and organizations including the NAACP Coweta County Youth Council, Empowered 4 Life, and the University of West Georgia Philosophical Society.

Why it matters

This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legal effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing Dillon Terrell's internship work and civic activities and providing him a commemorative copy of the House's statement.

Key provisions

  • Whereas clauses describe Terrell's academic pursuits at the University of West Georgia and his ethics certificate program.
  • Whereas clauses detail his internship duties since August 2025 in Representative Glaize's office, including outreach and event coordination.
  • Whereas clauses note his leadership roles, including president of the NAACP Coweta County Youth Council.
  • The resolving clause formally commends Terrell and directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him.

Status timeline

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

Sponsors

  • Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • legislative interns
  • civic recognition
  • University of West Georgia

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