A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Community Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 339 is a symbolic resolution commending Corbin McKay, a Cartersville High School student selected as the 2025 STAR Student for achieving the highest SAT score and ranking in the top 10% of his class. It also recognizes teacher Melissa Moore as his chosen STAR Teacher. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 20, 2025, expresses formal praise for McKay’s academic achievements and wishes him continued success. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect.
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Bruce Thompson, recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Shaw Industries Group, the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 235) is a ceremonial recognition of Hickory Log, a private non-profit personal care facility in White, Georgia. It commemorates the facility's 55th anniversary (since 1970) for providing care to men with intellectual, developmental, and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution formally honors Hickory Log's work in fostering residents' independence through relational, vocational, and financial skills training, as well as supporting families. As a commemorative resolution, it contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it serves solely to acknowledge the organization's service.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 236), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Linda Ford Kellogg for her 35+ years of community service in Bartow County, Georgia - including her leadership of the MLK Holiday Weekend, roles in education (Cartersville City Schools), local elections, and as Bartow County's first African American mediator. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, and includes no new requirements or funding. It serves solely as a symbolic honor for her retirement.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Edgar Land as Gilmer County's 2024 Citizen of the Year for his community service, including mentoring youth, leading organizations like the Ellijay Lions Club, and overseeing the Georgia Child Identification Program. It directly recognizes Land's lifelong contributions to his community and faith-based initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial commendation with no new laws or funding. The House formally adopted it on February 11, 2025.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Seed-Capital Fund, so as to create a subfund to provide startup capital to certain small businesses that are majority owned by students or graduates of a small business program of study of TCSG; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizing February 18, 2025, as PAGE Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Georgia's House of Representatives. It commends Taiwan for its economic ties with the U.S. and Georgia (noting $128 billion in U.S.-Taiwan trade and Taiwan as Georgia's 15th largest import market) and cultural exchanges like Hurricane Helene relief donations. The resolution recommends Georgia establish a trade office in Taiwan, organize trade delegations to attract investment, and promote cultural exchanges like "Boba tea" events and Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It also encourages Georgia to support Taiwan's participation in international organizations and sign an education cooperation agreement. The resolution has no binding effect but formally expresses support for strengthening Georgia-Taiwan relations.
