HR235: HR235 Hickory Log; occasion of its 55th anniversary; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Hickory Log, a private nonprofit personal care living facility located in White, Georgia. The resolution describes Hickory Log's founding in 1970 by Al and Sara Munn for their son and other men in surrounding counties, and its mission of caring for men with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition and commendation of Hickory Log on its 55th anniversary, praises its approach to care and independence, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Hickory Log.

• Formally recognizes and commends Hickory Log, a personal care home in White, Georgia, on its 55th anniversary.
• States the House's praise for the organization's history of caring for men with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Hickory Log.
• Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of recognition only.

The resolution directly names Hickory Log, its founders Al and Sara Munn, its resident Rey, and the men with special needs the facility serves. It has no legal effect on any other Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change residents' care, funding, or regulations. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives that the Clerk will send to Hickory Log.

• The whereas clauses describe Hickory Log's 1970 founding in White, Georgia, and its mission serving men with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.
• The resolving clause formally commends Hickory Log for its 55 years of service and wishes it continued success.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Hickory Log.

1. 2025-02-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-11House Hopper (House)

• Matthew Gambill (R, HD-015)Primary sponsor
• Mitchell Scoggins (R, HD-014)

• ceremonial resolution
• disability services
• personal care homes
• White County Georgia