Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1705: State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate
Status: In committee, March 19, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing State Representative Roger Bruce and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing State Representative Roger Bruce and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing State Representative Roger Bruce and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, State Representative Roger Bruce has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, Representative Bruce graduated from Morehouse College, where he served as president of the political science club and reinstituted the Frederick Douglass Tutorial Institute to help high school students prepare for college; and WHEREAS, in 2002, he was elected to serve the citizens of House District 61 in the Georgia House of Representatives and served as the first African American chairman of the Douglas County delegation for eight years; and WHEREAS, during his tenure in the House of Representatives, he focused on issues related to children with special needs, aging, education, working families, economic development, voting rights, and criminal justice; and H. R. 1705 LC 39 5068 WHEREAS, he served on the Insurance, Education, Motor Vehicles, MARTOC, Intergovernmental Coordination, Judiciary, Appropriations, Small Business and Job Development, Human Relations and Aging, and Game, Fish and Parks Committees; and WHEREAS, Representative Bruce's leadership and guidance have been instrumental to numerous organizations, including the Interdenominational Theological Center, Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc., and All Children …
Sponsors
- Debra Bazemore (D, 69) · primary sponsor
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Lydia Glaize (D, 67)
- Kim Schofield (D, 63)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1705?
- HR1705 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): State Representative Roger Bruce Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate.
- What does HR1705 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing State Representative Roger Bruce and dedicating an intersection in his honor; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1705?
- In committee as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1705?
- Debra Bazemore (D, 69), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1705?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74110
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