HR185: HR185 Anderson, Alisa; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Alisa Anderson for founding and leading Women's Resources Inc., a nonprofit that helps women and low-income families with education, financial, career, and spiritual support. The resolution lists her organization's accomplishments, including serving over 80 families, providing meals to more than 3,600 people annually, and training 24 entrepreneurs. It also notes her education at DeVry University and her partnerships with other nonprofits. The House resolves to commend her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Alisa Anderson for her work leading Women's Resources Inc., a nonprofit serving women and low-income families.
• States findings about the nonprofit's impact, including serving over 80 families and providing meals to more than 3,600 people annually.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Alisa Anderson.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Anderson for continued success, without creating any new law or funding.

The resolution directly names and honors Alisa Anderson and references her nonprofit, Women's Resources Inc., along with the women and low-income families the organization serves. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the commemorative copy.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter anyone's rights, duties, or funding. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of Anderson's community work.

• The whereas clauses describe Anderson's role as founder and executive director of Women's Resources Inc. and detail the organization's services and outcomes.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Anderson for her contributions and wish her continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Anderson.

1. 2025-02-05House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-05House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-05House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, HD-094)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
• Lisa Campbell (D, HD-035)

• commendation resolution
• nonprofit organizations
• community service
• women's advocacy