HR959: HR959 Johnson, Kendall Rae; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law; instead it recognizes Kendall Rae Johnson, an Atlanta native who became the youngest certified farmer in the United States at age nine, for her work in urban farming, food sustainability, and youth entrepreneurship. The resolution describes her background, including her nonprofit Kendall Rae's Green Heart Non-Profit Organization, her role as the first United States Department of Agriculture Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador, and her children's book and tomato sauce product. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her, formally commending her achievements and wishing her continued success.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kendall Rae Johnson for her work in urban farming, food sustainability, and youth entrepreneurship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Kendall Rae Johnson.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names and honors Kendall Rae Johnson, an Atlanta urban farmer and youth advocate. It also references her nonprofit organization, the students and youth entrepreneurs she has mentored, and the United States Department of Agriculture, which named her a youth ambassador.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a young Georgian's achievements in agriculture and youth mentorship, which can raise public awareness of her programs and work.

• The whereas clauses describe Kendall Rae Johnson's background, including becoming the youngest certified farmer in the United States at age nine.
• The whereas clauses detail her nonprofit, Kendall Rae's Green Heart Non-Profit Organization, which has worked with more than 400 students and 54 youth entrepreneurs.
• The whereas clauses note her role as the first USDA Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador and her upcoming role in the 1890 Land-Grant University Tour.
• The resolved clause formally commends her for her contributions to agriculture, youth development, and entrepreneurship.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her with a copy of the resolution.

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

• Inga Willis (D, HD-055)Primary sponsor
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• urban farming
• youth entrepreneurship
• agriculture education
• Atlanta
• legislative commendation