Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR912

Introduced
4/2/25  
Enrolled
4/2/25  

Caption

Conn Family; commend

Summary

House Resolution 912 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending the Conn Family for their long record of public service at the Georgia State Capitol, often referred to as service “under the Gold Dome.” The resolution recounts the combined 173 years of service by family members Roy, Clifford, Jane, Judy, Mandy, Brian, and Barry Conn in roles with the Georgia Building Authority, the Governor’s Office, and the Clerk’s Office. It highlights the family’s multigenerational commitment and specifically notes the longevity of Clifford Conn’s service, as well as the contributions of Roy, Jane, Judy, Brian, Barry, and Mandy. The resolution does not change substantive state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to expressing the House’s appreciation and authorizing the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Conn Family. As a commemorative measure, it functions as an official legislative honor rather than a policy bill, and it has no direct impact on statutes, regulations, or private rights. The general sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The bill text itself uses laudatory language, describing the family’s service as “extraordinary” and “exemplary,” and the resolution is framed as a fitting tribute to a family with deep institutional ties to the Capitol. Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes provided, there is no evidence of opposition or debate in the available record. There is little to no contention apparent in the bill’s text or available history. The only substantive point is the choice to formally honor a specific family for public service, which is typical of ceremonial resolutions. Since no amendments, committee objections, or recorded votes are included, the measure appears to have been noncontroversial and purely commemorative.

Impact

HR 912 has no substantive effect on Georgia law, state agencies, or regulated parties. It is a ceremonial House resolution that formally recognizes the Conn Family’s decades of service at the Georgia State Capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to the family. The measure does not amend statutes, create legal obligations, or alter public policy.

Sentiment

The sentiment is uniformly positive and commendatory. The resolution praises the Conn Family’s long-standing service and frames the honor as well deserved, with no recorded debate, dissent, or vote history indicating controversy. In the available materials, the bill appears to have been treated as a routine recognition measure.

Contention

No notable contention is evident in the bill text or the available legislative history. The measure is a ceremonial commendation, and there are no committee transcripts, amendments, or votes suggesting disagreement. Any potential issue would be limited to the general practice of selecting one family for formal recognition, but no objection is documented here.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA SR300

Sims family; commend

GA HJR651

Commending Judy Simmons.

GA SR118

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Etta Jane Harris on her retirement.

GA SR49

Commending the Bateman family.

GA SJR415

Commending Roy Holder.

GA HJR551

Commending the Edwards family.

GA HR1123

Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; 02/11/26; commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia; recognize

GA SJR189

Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund.

GA SJ189

Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund.

GA HJR53

Commending the Families of the Wounded Fund.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.