A BILL recognizing and commending Councilwoman Richelle Brown for her outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, community advancement, and cultural inclusion; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that honors the Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) Bigger Than Basketball Camp in Atlanta, Georgia, for its work in youth development. The program uses basketball as a tool to teach middle school students life skills like teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution while supporting their academic growth. It recognizes the contributions of local community leaders and national staff who have run the camp since 2017, as well as young volunteers who have helped lead the initiative. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but instead serves to publicly acknowledge the camp's impact and express support for its continued success.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 6031), so as to provide for an eighth judge for the State Court of Gwinnett County beginning January 1, 2027; to provide for a ninth judge for said court beginning January 1, 2028; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Reverend Dr. William E. Thomas Jr. for his work as a spiritual leader and community organizer. It highlights his contributions to the New Bethel A.M.E. Church and his upcoming induction into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Reverend Thomas.
Maddy summaryHR 2114 is a resolution that formally recognizes New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia, Georgia, on the occasion of its 37th anniversary. The bill highlights the church's achievements, such as installing solar panels and paying off its mortgage, while commending its history of community service and humanitarian work. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives intends to honor the church's contributions and wishes it continued success, with a copy of the document to be sent to the congregation.
A RESOLUTION congratulating the St. Pius X Catholic High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GHSA 4A State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that honors the life and legacy of Betty "Becky" Lou Ennis Arrington, who passed away on December 22, 2025. The document outlines her personal history, including her career in payroll and administration, her 70-year marriage, and her community service work. It directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to her family as a gesture of respect and sympathy.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends Ms. Shennill Gray for her retirement from public service in Georgia. It honors her decades of dedicated work with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, where she supervised forensic medical and interview programs for vulnerable victims. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to the state and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Ms. Gray. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge an individual's service.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Chef Hank Reid for his work in fighting food insecurity. It highlights his role as founder of Lettum Eat Inc., a nonprofit that has provided over 390,000 meals to those in need since 2019. The resolution notes his recent acquisition of farmland for sustainable food production and his plans to establish community kitchens that offer culinary training to high school students. The House of Representatives resolves to honor his contributions and direct the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Chef Reid.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of voluntary community based resource recovery efforts through the RESCUER initiative and encouraging counties and municipal corporations in this state to explore voluntary resource recovery programs utilizing digital platforms to facilitate food sharing within local communities; and for other purposes.
