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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR107: HR107 American Heritage Girls (AHG); commend

Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally honors and commends American Heritage Girls, a youth character-development organization, for its work with young women in Georgia and nationally.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes American Heritage Girls (AHG), a national youth organization chartered in every state except Utah, for its mission of instilling spiritual and character development in young women. The resolution notes AHG's membership numbers, including about 1,520 members and 43 troops in Georgia, and mentions its 2015 partnership agreement with Trail Life USA. The resolution's operative effect is simply to have the House of Representatives officially commend AHG and direct the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization. It creates no new rules, funding, or legal requirements.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends American Heritage Girls (AHG) on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for its work with young women.
  • States factual background about AHG, including its membership numbers nationally and in Georgia and its charter status in 49 states.
  • References AHG's 2015 Memorandum of Ministry Alliance with Trail Life USA as part of the honor.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to American Heritage Girls.

Who it affects

American Heritage Girls, its Georgia troops and members, and its partner organization Trail Life USA are named in the resolution. The measure has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or other organizations.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal consequence. It gives American Heritage Girls formal recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, which the organization can use for publicity or morale, but it does not change any Georgia law, funding, or policy.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe AHG's national and Georgia membership figures and its 2015 alliance agreement with Trail Life USA.
  • The resolving clause has the House of Representatives honor and commend AHG for its efforts with young women in Georgia and the United States.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to AHG.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-01-29House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-01-29House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-01-29House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)Primary sponsor
  • Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
  • John Carson (R, HD-046)

Topics

  • youth organizations
  • American Heritage Girls
  • legislative commendation
  • Georgia House resolution

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