GA HR2158

Georgia House Resolution 2158 recognizes and commends Ms. Susan Saleska Hamilton for her years of advocacy, lobbying, and public policy work at the Georgia General Assembly on behalf of numerous clients.

Hamilton served in Governor Zell Miller's administration in 1984 as an aide and subsequently built a lobbying career representing diverse organizations, including the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the Police Benevolent Association, Georgia Equality, and the Center for Responsible Lending, among others.

She played a key role in the passage of significant legislation, including Georgia's first hate crimes bill and what was described as the strongest anti-predatory lending bill in the nation.

Hamilton holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Western Michigan University and a master's in public administration from the University of Michigan, and has received honors including the 2010 Legacy Award from the Feminist Women's Health Center and the 2010 Golden Pigeon Award from colleagues.

The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an appropriate copy to Ms. Hamilton in recognition of her leadership, mentoring of young public policy professionals, and dedicated service.