HR536: HR536 Palomino, Leslie; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Leslie Palomino, who serves as Georgia State Programs Director for Poder Latinx, a national civic and social justice nonprofit that advocates for the Latino community. The resolution describes her background growing up in Gwinnett County, her degree in Political Science from Georgia State University, and her recognition in 2024 as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The House resolves to commend her for her leadership and service, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Leslie Palomino for her leadership and service to the State of Georgia.
• States the House's praise for her work as Georgia State Programs Director for the nonprofit Poder Latinx.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Leslie Palomino.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution directly names and honors Leslie Palomino. It also references Poder Latinx, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with distributing a copy of the resolution.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a formal, ceremonial gesture by the House of Representatives. Its main real-world consequence is that Leslie Palomino receives an official copy of the commendation from the Clerk of the House.

• The whereas clauses describe Palomino's role as Georgia State Programs Director for Poder Latinx and her advocacy background.
• The whereas clauses note her 2024 recognition as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for leadership, dedication, and service to Georgia.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)

• commendation resolution
• Latino civic engagement
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Poder Latinx