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40 bills for “Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle”.
Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle; celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution recognizes Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, honoring their family and public service.
Conservation and natural resources; prescribed burning for silviculture purposes is exempt from certain burning notice and permit requirements; clarify
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would rewrite state forestry law to spell out that local governments cannot use ordinances to block prescribed burning done for silviculture (forest management) purposes, and it defines those terms more precisely.
Oscher, Jon; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Jon Oscher, a longtime Georgia resident and cable television industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026.
Oscher, Jon; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Jon Oscher, a longtime Georgia resident and cable television industry pioneer who died on February 19, 2026.
Ossoff, Senator Jon; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff for his legislative work on economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, and veterans' issues affecting Georgia.
Burns, Honorable Willie E.; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Willie E. Burns of Washington, Georgia, for his public service and community leadership, including his time as the city's first Black mayor.
Burns, Khari Oramae; condolences; Infant Emergency Awareness Day; 3/8/25; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Khari Oramae Burns, an Atlanta infant who died in 2024, and designates March 8, 2025, as Infant Emergency Awareness Day.
Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; historic leadership and lasting contributions to the State of Georgia; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for her decades of legislative service and her historic role as the first woman to serve in that position and as Acting Speaker.
Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends outgoing Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for more than two decades of service in the state House of Representatives.
Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; extraordinary service to the State of Georgia; occasion of her retirement; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution honors outgoing Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones for more than two decades of service in the Georgia House of Representatives, marking her retirement.
Peterson, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L.; celebrate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson on their 70th wedding anniversary and directs that a copy be given to the couple.
Peterson, Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K.; celebrate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally congratulates Mr. Erik L. Peterson and Mrs. Karen K. Peterson of Georgia on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Royal, Mr. Anthony J., Sr. and Mrs. Leslie E.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Anthony J. Royal, Sr. and Leslie E. Royal of Lithonia for their careers in the restaurant business and community service.
Thomas, Mr. Tim; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Tim Thomas, a math teacher who left a college teaching post to return to Apalachee High School after the shooting there killed two teachers.
Mowery, Mrs. Emily; Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Emily Mowery, Armuchee High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her achievements in education.
Payne, Mrs. Susan; Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Susan Payne, named Unity Christian School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for her work as an educator.
Kinney, Mr. Owen; Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Teacher; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mr. Owen Kinney, Darlington High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, for his contributions to education in the state.
Farley, Mr. Sharoko; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Mr. Sharoko Farley, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
Alexander Sr., Mr. Fred; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution recognizes Mr. Fred Alexander Sr. of Georgia for overcoming a long battle with cancer, honoring his life, family, and career.
Troy, Mrs. Chance; Hapeville Charter Career Academy's 2026 Teacher of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Chance Troy, a math teacher at Hapeville Charter Career Academy, for being named the school's 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Vishnubhotla, Mr. Prashant; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Prashant Vishnubhotla on his 59th birthday, praising his character and community contributions. It carries no legal effect beyond formal recognition by the House of Representatives.
Farley, Mr. Sharoko; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution congratulates Mr. Sharoko Farley, an instructor at Central Georgia Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
Mr. Hanky; occasion of District 58 Day; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors music producer Corey Dennard, known as Mr. Hanky, for his career and community work on the occasion of District 58 Day.
Futch, Mrs. Becky; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Mrs. Becky Futch of Cook High School upon her retirement after 30 years of teaching, recognizing her career and contributions to students.
Battles, Mr. Jim; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Mr. Jim Battles of Fayetteville for over forty years of vocational ministry as he retires.
Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General of Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, for his public service leading that country's energy sector.
Massey, Mr. Abit; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Mr. Abit Massey, a longtime leader of the Georgia Poultry Federation, and expresses condolences to his family.
Davis, Mr. Right Reverend Gregory Karl; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of Right Reverend Gregory Karl Davis, a bishop and cannabis reform advocate who lobbied at the state capitol, and offers condolences to his family.
Harrison, Mr. Henry; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mr. Henry Harrison, a longtime Gadsden County resident and Leon County School Board custodian, and offers condolences to his family.
Williams, Mrs. Lena B; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Lena B. Williams, a longtime educator, for more than 50 years of teaching in Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Georgia.
Cummings, Mr. Terry; induction as an Honorary Member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Mr. Terry Cummings on his induction as an honorary member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County and commends his career and community service.
Jones, Mrs. Geneva Wilkins; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones of Riceboro, who died on January 18, 2026, and offers condolences to her family.
Powell, Mrs. Marthelle; celebrating 95th birthday; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Marthelle Powell of Wrightsville on her 95th birthday, recognizing her decades of service to her church and family.
Rucker, Mr. Nicholas; congratulate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution formally congratulates Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapy assistant student at Athens Technical College, for winning the Technical College System of Georgia's 2024 statewide GOAL award.
Rucker, Mr. Nicholas; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Nicholas Rucker, a physical therapist assistant student at Athens Technical College, for winning the state's 2024 GOAL award for technical college students.
Abdul-Wahab, Mr. Hanan; outstanding public service; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Hanan Abdul-Wahab, chief executive of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company, for his work in food security and agricultural sustainability.
Harrison, Mr. Tommy; honoring the life and memory; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of the late Mr. Tommy Harrison of Decatur County and extends the chamber's condolences to his family.
Percil, Mr. Dexter; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dexter Percil, a Caribbean business executive, for his career achievements in sales and marketing leadership.
Tiller, Mrs. Dora Mae; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Mrs. Dora Mae Tiller of Gay, Georgia on her 100th birthday, honoring her decades of service and community contributions.
Scott, Mrs. Thelma Crawford; honoring the life and legacy; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Mrs. Thelma Crawford Scott, a longtime resident who died in 2021, and extends condolences to her family.