HR144: HR144 Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado. It does not change any Georgia law; instead it recognizes her career as a co-pastor, nonprofit founder, author, coach, and educator. The resolution lists her professional roles, including her work with Grace Church International, My Sister's Keeper Foundation for Women, and Targeted Living Coaching & Consulting LLC, along with her books, teaching positions, and community leadership roles. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Alvarado as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her career achievements.
• Lists her professional roles in ministry, coaching, wellness, and nonprofit leadership as the basis for the commendation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to her.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no new legal rights, funding, or requirements.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the House Clerk to produce a ceremonial copy for her.

This resolution is symbolic rather than legally binding. It matters mainly as public recognition of an individual's community and professional contributions, and it does not alter any Georgia statute, program, or funding.

• The WHEREAS clauses detail Dr. Alvarado's roles, including co-pastor, foundation founder, author, and licensed coach.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her contributions and wishes her continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Dr. Alvarado.

1. 2025-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-03House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
• Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• ministry and community service
• women's wellness