HR683: HR683 Monroe, Joy; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Joy Monroe for her community service. It highlights her role as founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), a nonprofit that helps single-parent families with housing stability, financial literacy, and other support. The resolution states that under her leadership SPARC has grown into a trusted resource that brings together nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. It formally commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Joy Monroe for her service to the people of Georgia through the House of Representatives.
• Describes her founding and leadership of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), a nonprofit supporting single-parent families.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Joy Monroe.
• Carries no funding, legal requirement, or change to Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The resolution directly names Joy Monroe and the nonprofit she leads, the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy.

This resolution does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a public, official statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one individual's community work.

• The whereas clauses describe Joy Monroe's role as founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC).
• The resolved clause formally commends Monroe for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Monroe.

1. 2025-03-20House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-20House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-20House Hopper (House)

• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)Primary sponsor
• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
• Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
• Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)

• commendation resolution
• single-parent families
• nonprofit organizations
• housing stability