HR585: HR585 Boy With a Ball; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Boy With a Ball, a nonprofit founded in 2001 by Jamie Johnson that works to develop young people and address community needs. The resolution recounts the organization's history, including its volunteer programs, its work revitalizing neighborhoods in Atlanta and internationally, and its role in a housing project in Costa Rica. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally recognizes and commends the organization for its work in youth development and community transformation, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.

• Formally recognizes and commends Boy With a Ball for its work in youth development and community transformation.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.

The resolution directly names Boy With a Ball and its Executive Director Jamie Johnson. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare the commemorative copy for distribution.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main practical consequence is that Boy With a Ball receives an official record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe Boy With a Ball's founding in 2001, its mission, and volunteer statistics including 435,380 volunteer hours and 9,786 volunteers.
• The resolution notes the organization's special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council granted in 2015.
• The resolving clause formally commends the organization for its contributions to youth development and community transformation.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Boy With a Ball.

1. 2025-03-11House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-11House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-11House Hopper (House)

• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)Primary sponsor
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
• Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)

• commendation resolution
• youth development
• nonprofit organizations
• Atlanta community programs