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HR 635

Walters, Sabrina; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Bennett and 4 co-sponsors

Ceremonially honors Sabrina Walters for public service and proclaims March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; symbolic recognition with no legal or budget impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 635

Summary — House Resolution 635 (HR 635)

Title: Walters, Sabrina; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize
Classification: House Resolution (honorary)
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Status: Adopted (House) — reported enrolled April 9, 2025

Purpose and intent

HR 635 is an honorary resolution that commends Sabrina Walters for her public service and leadership and officially recognizes March 20, 2025, as “TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.” The resolution highlights Walters’ professional accomplishments and the broader philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in Georgia.

Key provisions

  • Commends Sabrina Walters for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to the State of Georgia.
  • Recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
  • Authorizes and directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Sabrina Walters.

The resolution’s text specifically notes Walters’ roles and achievements: first Black female Inspections Operations Manager for the City of College Park; founder of Sabrina’s Sweet Bakery; General Contractor Liaison; and 18 years of experience as an Inspections Operations Manager who assists business owners, vendors, citizens, and contractors.

Who is affected

  • Directly honored: Sabrina Walters (City of College Park official and local entrepreneur).
  • Broader effect: symbolic recognition for women in Georgia, especially women leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • Legal/fiscal impact: none — the measure is purely honorary and does not create enforceable rights, obligations, or budgetary changes.

Sponsors and authorship

  • Authored by: Representatives Park Cannon (58th), Karen Bennett (94th), Yasmin Neal (79th), Mekyah McQueen (61st), and Inga Willis (55th) (as shown in the bill header).
  • Additional listed sponsors/cosponsors (per provided information) include Melanie A. Stansbury (primary on the sponsor list) and several others.

Legislative timeline / procedural notes

  • Introduced: 2025-01-22; referred to House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Read and adopted in the House: March 18 and/or April 9, 2025 (calendar activity spans those dates).
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and formally adopted April 9, 2025; reported enrolled the same day.
  • Adoption recorded as a non-record vote in the Journal (typical for honorary resolutions).

Bottom line

HR 635 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Georgia House to honor Sabrina Walters’ civic and professional contributions and to designate March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day. It carries symbolic value to celebrate women’s leadership in the state but has no regulatory or fiscal effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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