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HR 645

Whittley, Dora Din; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 4 co-sponsors

Ceremonially honors Dora Din Whittley and designates March 20, 2025 as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day, a symbolic tribute recognizing women’s contributions with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 645

Summary — House Resolution 645 (Georgia): "Dora Din Whittley; TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day; March 20, 2025"

Purpose / Intent

House Resolution 645 is an honorary resolution of the Georgia House of Representatives that commends Dora Din Whittley for her leadership and service and designates March 20, 2025, as "TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day." The resolution recognizes the philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions of women in Georgia and highlights Whittley’s professional and civic accomplishments.

Key provisions

  • Commends Dora Din Whittley for her “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to the State of Georgia.
  • Recognizes March 20, 2025, as TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day.
  • Summarizes Whittley’s background and achievements, including:
    • Founder and co-principal of The Whittley Agency, specializing in brand amplification, corporate strategy, and market expansion.
    • Recognition as a 40 Under 40 Award recipient by Upscale Magazine.
    • Advocacy for economic empowerment, leadership development, and diverse business ecosystems.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Dora Din Whittley.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honors Dora Din Whittley as the named individual in the resolution.
  • Symbolically recognizes and celebrates women across Georgia for philanthropic, social, and cultural contributions.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic changes are enacted; the resolution is ceremonial.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the Georgia House: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: March 27, 2025.
  • Considered and placed on various calendars in March–April 2025.
  • Read and Adopted by the House: March 18, 2025 (House Read and Adopted); Adopted and reported enrolled: April 9, 2025.
  • Clerk authorized to distribute a copy to Dora Din Whittley.

Sponsors

Primary authors listed in the resolution text:
- Representatives Park Cannon (58th), Karen Bennett (94th), Yasmin Neal (79th), Mekyah McQueen (61st), and Eric Bell (75th).

A larger list of cosponsors is included in the provided bill data.

Impact

This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution intended to publicly honor an individual and to establish a single commemorative day. It does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or policy changes, but may be used to encourage related public events, media recognition, and community awareness of women’s contributions in Georgia.

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

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