HR900: HR900 Cross, Andre Anthony, Jr.; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a type of measure lawmakers use to honor a specific person's achievements rather than to change any law. It recognizes Andre Anthony Cross Jr., a graduating senior at Georgia Gwinnett College and the son of a Liberian immigrant, for overcoming a sports injury and academic struggles after transferring schools, and for later making the Dean's List, serving as a Student Ambassador, and interning with the Georgia House of Representatives. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Cross. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties; its only operative effect is the House's formal recognition and the instruction to produce a keepsake copy for him.

• Formally states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Andre Anthony Cross Jr. for his academic and personal achievements.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Cross for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an appropriate copy of the resolution to Cross.

The resolution directly names and honors Andre Anthony Cross Jr., a Georgia Gwinnett College senior. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy of the resolution for him.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical outcome is that Andre Anthony Cross Jr. receives an official House document recognizing his personal and academic accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses describe Cross's background, including being a first-generation American and son of a Liberian immigrant, and his academic and personal journey at Georgia Gwinnett College.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Cross and wish him continued health, happiness, and success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Cross.

1. 2025-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Eric Bell (D, HD-075)Primary sponsor
• Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-042)
• Dexter Sharper (D, HD-177)
• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
• Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)

• legislative commendation
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• student achievement