HR773: HR773 Lunney, Mr. Phil; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Phil Lunney, a Roswell resident who has volunteered at the Georgia State Capitol's public entrance, greeting visitors, legislators, and staff each morning during the legislative session. The resolution recounts his history, including his political activism dating back to 1968 and his volunteer work at the Capitol after a prior group of greeters stopped showing up following the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House commends Lunney's volunteer spirit, thanks him for his contributions to the Capitol community, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Phil Lunney for his volunteer work greeting people at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Expresses the House's gratitude for his contributions to the Capitol community and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lunney.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of a commendation resolution.

The resolution directly names and honors Phil Lunney. It does not impose obligations or effects on any broader group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare the commemorative copy.

This is a symbolic gesture rather than a policy change. It has no practical effect on daily life in Georgia, but it publicly documents the legislature's appreciation for a private citizen's long-running volunteer service at the Capitol.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Lunney's volunteer history, including greeting Capitol visitors daily since a prior group of greeters stopped after the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The resolved clause states the House commends Lunney's volunteerism and extends well wishes for his health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Lunney.

1. 2025-03-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-27House Hopper (House)

• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)Primary sponsor
• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
• Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
• Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)

• Georgia State Capitol
• volunteerism
• House resolution
• civic recognition