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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR916: HR916 Marshburn, John "JT"; election as Secretary of the College Republican National Committee; commend

Last action April 2, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution commends John "JT" Marshburn, a Georgia College and State University student, on his election as Secretary of the College Republican National Committee.

In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring John "JT" Marshburn, a native of Athens, Georgia, and a student at Georgia College and State University. He was elected Secretary of the College Republican National Committee (CRNC), a national youth organization founded in 1892 that serves as the collegiate arm of the Republican National Committee. The resolution states the House's members commend Marshburn for his leadership and service and wish him continued success in the role. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Marshburn. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal recognition passed by the House.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends John "JT" Marshburn for his election as Secretary of the College Republican National Committee.
  • States the House's best wishes for his continued success in the role.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Marshburn.
  • Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or regulations, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than legislation.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names John "JT" Marshburn, a Georgia College and State University student, and references the College Republican National Committee and the Republican National Committee as organizations connected to his new role.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally; its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing an individual's achievement and providing him with an official copy of the honor from the state legislature.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Marshburn's background, his election as CRNC Secretary, and the history and role of the CRNC as the RNC's collegiate youth arm founded in 1892.
  • The first resolving clause has the House commend Marshburn and wish him success in the position.
  • The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Marshburn.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-04-02House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-04-02House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-04-02House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)Primary sponsor

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • College Republican National Committee
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • student leadership

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