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House Resolution 776
By: Representatives Carter of the 93
rd
, Bennett of the 94
th
, and Hugley of the 141
st
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Tisa Smart-Washington; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, March is celebrated as Women's History Month, a time to honor and recognize2
the invaluable contributions of women throughout history and across all fields and trades;3
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WHEREAS,Tisa Smart-Washington 's contributions to the community reflect the core values5
of Women's History Month; and6
WHEREAS, Tisa is an accomplished public servant and trailblazing leader who has served7
as Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, Georgia, since 2016; and8
WHEREAS, her journey in tax administration began in 2013, when she made history as the9
first African American to be appointed Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner in Rockdale10
County; and11
WHEREAS, her 2016 election marked another milestone as she became the first African12
American woman elected Tax Commissioner in the county, and she further cemented her13
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legacy as the first African American and the first woman to serve more than one term in the
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office; and15
WHEREAS, in addition to her elected role, Tisa contributes her expertise at the state level,16
currently serving as Communications Chair and District Leader for the Georgia Association17
of Tax Officials and as Treasurer for the Tax Commissioners' Technology Development18
Council of Georgia; and 19
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Chair of the Rockdale County Democratic Party, Tisa led20
the charge in fielding a full slate of Democratic candidates in every local race-an21
unprecedented move known as the "Slate of Eight"; and 22
WHEREAS, this groundbreaking effort resulted in the most significant political power shift23
in Georgia during the 2012 election cycle and reshaped Rockdale County's political24
landscape, opening doors for African American leadership and inspiring future generations25
to step into public service; and 26
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this27
remarkable woman are recognized during Women's History Month.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend Tisa Smart-Washington for her30
unwavering dedication to her community and extend sincere best wishes for her continued31
health and happiness.32
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
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and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Tisa34
Smart-Washington.35
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