HR915: HR915 Young, Celia; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, a formal statement of praise rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Celia Young, a 12-year-old Georgia resident, for founding HPIN (Helping People in Need) in 2021 after being inspired by her experience with the ACCESS class, a special education program. The resolution describes how Young recruited friends as HPIN Ambassadors, organized fundraisers like lemonade stands and a silent art auction that raised $4,700, and helped collect and distribute goods such as sleeping bags, canned food, and school supplies to organizations including Saved by Grace, Communities in Schools, and Sparrow's Nest. It states HPIN has raised an estimated $25,000 to $30,000 since founding. The resolution formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy.

• Formally recognizes and commends Celia Young for founding and leading the youth charity HPIN, Helping People in Need.
• Recounts her fundraising activities, including a 2024 silent art auction that raised $4,700 for charitable causes.
• States that HPIN has raised an estimated $25,000 to $30,000 in cash and in-kind donations since 2021.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Celia Young.
• Extends the House's best wishes to her for continued success but creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement.

The resolution directly names and honors Celia Young, a young Georgia resident and founder of HPIN. It also references local organizations that received donations, including Saved by Grace, Communities in Schools, and Sparrow's Nest, and members of the House of Representatives who are recognizing her.

This resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to publicly recognizing a young resident's charitable work and providing her a formal keepsake copy from the state legislature.

• The whereas clauses describe Celia Young's background, her founding of HPIN in 2021, and the youth-led fundraising activities behind it.
• The first resolving clause formally commends Young for her leadership and service and wishes her continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Young.

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

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

• community service
• youth philanthropy
• House commendation resolution
• charitable fundraising