Bill
HR 583
Georgia House resolution commends Karen Ramsey for Gwinnett public service, highlighting her leadership of affordable housing programs; honorary recognition only.
Note on inconsistent source material
- The materials supplied mix two different items under the same bill number:
1. A Georgia House resolution titled “Recognizing and commending Karen Ramsey” (state-level, LC 129 0314).
2. A federal-style caption referring to the “Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2025 (BEACH Act of 2025)” and a federal pattern of committee referrals and many U.S. House cosponsors.
- Because the text supplied is predominantly the Georgia House resolution honoring Karen Ramsey, this summary emphasizes that resolution and flags the BEACH Act mention as present but without substantive text in the packet provided. Verify the intended document with the originating jurisdiction (Georgia General Assembly or U.S. Congress) for authoritative details.
Key facts (from supplied materials)
- Bill number / resolution: H.R. 583 (LC 129 0314)
- Title (state text): Ramsey, Karen; commend
- Introduced: January 21, 2025
- Status: House — Read and Adopted (adoption actions recorded March 11–20, 2025)
- Sponsors (state-level authors listed in the resolution): Representatives Marvin Lim (98th), Arlene Beckles (96th), Jasmine Clark (108th), Dewey McClain (109th), Sam Park (107th) — these names appear in the resolution’s header. A long list of U.S. House members also appears in the provided packet (inconsistent with the state resolution).
Purpose and intent
- The resolution formally recognizes and commends Karen Ramsey for her public service and leadership in Gwinnett County, Georgia, particularly for her work as Deputy Director of Gwinnett Housing Corporation (GHC) since 2022.
Key provisions / substantive content (Georgia resolution)
- Commends Karen Ramsey for:
- Launching the Homeowner Resource Center — described as Gwinnett County’s first center providing resources, education, and services to current and aspiring homeowners, with emphasis on low- and moderate-income households.
- Establishing the Healthy Homes Production Program — providing no-cost home hazard testing and home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners and renters.
- Implementing the Older Adults Home Modification Program — delivering low-cost, high-impact home modifications to help seniors age in place safely.
- Being elected to serve on the 2025 Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Board of Directors Super Region Representatives for Region 2.
- Praises Ramsey’s leadership qualities (integrity, vision, diplomacy) and extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Karen Ramsey.
Who or what is affected / impact
- Direct effect: purely honorary recognition of an individual — no regulatory, funding, or legally binding changes.
- Broader context: highlights local housing programs in Gwinnett County (Homeowner Resource Center, Healthy Homes Production Program, Older Adults Home Modification Program) and may raise visibility for those programs and related housing services for low- and moderate‑income residents and seniors.
Procedural / timeline notes
- Georgia resolution: introduced and adopted in the Georgia House (House Read and Adopted; rules suspended; nonrecord vote in the Journal; reported enrolled — dates in March 2025 in the provided record).
- Federal procedural entries (January 21, 2025 referrals to House Transportation & Infrastructure and its Water Resources & Environment Subcommittee) and a long list of U.S. House cosponsors appear in the provided data but do not match the Georgia resolution text. The packet also references a companion S. 508. These items suggest a separate federal bill titled the “BEACH Act of 2025,” but no substantive federal text was provided here.
Recommendation
- Confirm which legislative body and document are intended:
- For the Georgia commendation resolution: consult the Georgia General Assembly’s official records (LC 129 0314 / House journals).
- For the BEACH Act reference and the federal sponsorship list: consult Congress.gov for H.R. 583 (if a federal BEACH Act exists) and S. 508 for the companion bill to review full text and provisions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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