Georgia House Bill HR621

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/25
• Enrolled: 3/18/25
• Passed: 3/18/25

Caption

Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club; 60th Cotillion; commend

Summary

House Resolution 621 is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club on the occasion of its 60th Cotillion. The resolution recounts the club’s origins in 1963, when students at Augustus R. Johnson Junior High School asked teacher Rosa Tarver Beard to sponsor their development into distinguished young women, and it highlights Beard’s long career as an educator and community leader in Augusta and beyond. The resolution also traces the organization’s growth and traditions over time, including its first Cotillion in 1965, its formal adoption of the name “The Debutante Club” in the 1970s, and the creation of honors such as Miss Cotillion, Miss Cooperative, Founder's Award, and Mr. Escort. It emphasizes the club’s continuing mission of leadership development, social and cultural enrichment, civic engagement, and service for young Black men and women, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to the club.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new regulatory authority, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of recognition by the House of Representatives and authorization for distribution of the resolution to the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club. The practical impact is symbolic, providing public acknowledgment of the organization’s history, community role, and anniversary celebration.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill’s language is entirely commendatory, framing the club as a longstanding institution of excellence and service that has contributed to the development of young people and the Augusta community. There is no recorded opposition, no committee debate, and no vote history indicating controversy.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a nonbinding congratulatory resolution, it does not appear to raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal objections. The only substantive focus is on honoring the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club and recognizing its historical and cultural significance.