Georgia legislation · Georgia 2026 Special Session
Georgia HR36: Ensley, Mrs. Oreatha Walker; commend
Status: Passed both chambers, June 22, 2026
A RESOLUTION honoring the life, legacy, and service of Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Honoring the life, legacy, and service of Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life, legacy, and service of Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley was born on April 20, 1943, in Moultrie, Georgia, the sixth of nine children, and from an early age, she demonstrated the determination, discipline, and leadership that would define her extraordinary life; and WHEREAS, she began her professional career as a Physical Education Specialist and Sixth Grade Science Teacher near Tampa, Florida, where she courageously stood alongside fellow educators during a statewide teachers' strike advocating for fairness and improved educational conditions, demonstrating her commitment to justice and professional integrity; and WHEREAS, despite losing her position due to her participation in the strike, Mrs. Ensley remained steadfast in her calling as an educator, completing the school year teaching a combined Fourth and Fifth Grade class at a Catholic school; and WHEREAS, before the completion of that assignment, she accepted an opportunity with the Los Angeles Unified School District and, displaying remarkable faith and courage, journeyed H. R. 36EX LC 112 4329 across the country in 1967 with a friend, neither knowing anyone in California nor what awaited them, trusting that God would guide their path; and WHEREAS, through determination, resilience, and faith, she built a distinguished career in education, inspiring countless students and serving as a positive role model …
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, 76) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Read and Adopted
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR36?
- HR36 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (Georgia 2026 Special Session): Ensley, Mrs. Oreatha Walker; commend.
- What does HR36 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Honoring the life, legacy, and service of Mrs. Oreatha Walker Ensley; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR36?
- Passed both chambers as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (June 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR36?
- Sandra Scott (D, 76).
- Where is the official record for HR36?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74896
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