A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending Melissa Walker for receiving the 2026 Yellow Rose Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Ariel Hibbert, a Biology Pre-Health student who co-founded Telepsy - a mobile app for epilepsy management that won the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. It commends her work developing features like seizure timers, hospital locators, and appointment reminders, as well as her awards including the 2024 President's Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a non-binding expression of appreciation for her contributions to healthcare innovation.
Maddy summaryHR 1441 is a ceremonial resolution commending Aubrey Allen, a University of Southern California student and co-founder of Telepsy (an app supporting epilepsy management). The resolution highlights her work founding the app, addressing bias in medical AI, and researching equitable mobile voting systems. It contains no policy changes or legislative provisions - only formal recognition of her achievements. This resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on February 20, 2026, and does not affect any laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1443), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends Jasmine Stamper, a Spelman College student and co-founder of Telepsy - a mobile app for epilepsy management - following her awards including the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The resolution has no policy impact, funding, or legal effect; it solely offers honorary recognition through a House resolution. It directly affects only Jasmine Stamper, who receives the formal commendation.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association for its work supporting underrepresented professionals through career development, mentorship, scholarships, and leadership programs. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the House's appreciation for the chapter's contributions to economic empowerment and community development in Atlanta. No specific individuals or entities are directly affected by this resolution.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1381), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, for its community service work. The resolution highlights the church's large membership (over 22,000), ministries addressing food insecurity (Kings Table Ministry), housing (The Benison ATL development), and youth programs (Catapult Summer Academy), but contains no binding policy changes or funding. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives, with no effect on laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryHR 1351 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 2026 Tech Demo Day event at the Georgia state capitol, hosted by Representative Dar'shun Kendrick. It commends high school STEM students from Shiloh High School (including Dante Roberts, Tania Hidalgo-Valencia, and others) for their achievements and promotes inclusion in the technology industry. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it simply expresses legislative recognition of the event and its participants. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 12, 2026.
Maddy summaryHR 1359 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to formally commend Lisa Morgan for her service as President of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE). It recognizes her three-term leadership, which led to significant growth in GAE membership and advocacy for public education across Georgia. The resolution highlights her dedication to community welfare, educational leadership, and reputation for integrity. As a commemorative measure, it has no legal effect and solely serves to honor her contributions. The House adopted this resolution on February 12, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a policy bill) that honors the Gwinnett African American Caucus (GAAC), an organization established in 2019. The resolution recognizes the GAAC's work advocating for African American political interests within Gwinnett County's Democratic Party and its efforts to educate and represent the community. It has no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations; it simply provides formal recognition through a House resolution. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize journalist Brian Goldstone. It commends him for his work documenting homelessness and housing insecurity in Atlanta, particularly through his book *There Is No Place for Us*, which highlights the "working homeless" crisis and systemic issues like gentrification and lack of tenant rights. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors his journalism and reporting on housing issues affecting DeKalb County residents. It was adopted unanimously on February 11, 2026.
