SR490: SR490 Nguyen, Councilwoman Hue; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or responsibilities. It recognizes Councilwoman Hue Nguyen of the City of Morrow for her service on the city council since January 2024, describing her work on economic development, park improvements, and community engagement. The resolution also highlights her personal background as an immigrant from Vietnam who has lived in Morrow since 2002, her creation of after-school youth programs, and her volunteer work at food pantries and senior centers. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Councilwoman Hue Nguyen for her service on the Morrow City Council.
• States the Senate's praise for her work on economic development, parks, and community engagement in Morrow.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Nguyen.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code.

The resolution directly names Councilwoman Hue Nguyen and the City of Morrow. It has no regulatory or legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This resolution has symbolic rather than practical effect. It does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements; its main real-world outcome is a formal honor and keepsake document for Councilwoman Nguyen.

• The whereas clauses describe Nguyen's election to the Morrow City Council in January 2024 and her focus on economic development, parks, and community engagement.
• The whereas clauses also describe her immigration from Vietnam, her youth programs, and her volunteer work at food pantries and senior centers.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her public service to the City of Morrow.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Nguyen for distribution.

1. 2025-03-28Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)Primary sponsor
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• legislative honors
• Morrow city government
• local officials
• community service recognition