HR309: HR309 Rodgers, Rilyn; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Rilyn Rodgers, a student at Vidalia Heritage Academy in Wheeler County, for volunteer efforts she made after Hurricane Helene struck the region. The resolution describes her work organizing food and supply distribution points, running a social media page to share information with residents, helping with cleanup and recovery, and supporting displaced families. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rodgers as a keepsake of the honor.

• Formally commends Rilyn Rodgers for volunteer service following Hurricane Helene, with no changes to Georgia law.
• States findings praising her work organizing food and supply distribution points and managing an informational social media platform.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Rodgers.

The resolution names and honors Rilyn Rodgers, a student in Wheeler County, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for her, and references the local and state agencies and emergency responders she worked alongside.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of one person's volunteer work after Hurricane Helene and the creation of an official record of that recognition.

• The whereas clauses describe Rodgers' volunteer activities after Hurricane Helene, including distribution points, social media outreach, cleanup help, and support for displaced families.
• The resolved clause states that the House of Representatives honors and commends Rodgers for her volunteer service and contributions.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Rodgers.

1. 2025-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)Primary sponsor
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
• Carter Barrett (R, HD-024)
• Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)

• commendation resolution
• Hurricane Helene relief
• Wheeler County
• youth volunteerism