HR 1038: HealthMPowers; 25 years of service and leadership in advancing youth health; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring HealthMPowers, a nonprofit that has worked in nearly every Georgia school district for 25 years on children's health and nutrition. The resolution praises the organization's programs, including youth advisory boards, advocacy training, and leadership development, and credits it with helping young people take an active role in improving health outcomes in their schools and communities. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state money. It formally commends HealthMPowers and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization, as a keepsake of the recognition.

• Formally commends HealthMPowers for 25 years of service supporting youth health and nutrition programs in Georgia schools.
• States the House's recognition of HealthMPowers' youth leadership initiatives, including advisory boards and advocacy training.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to HealthMPowers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of praise.

The resolution directly names and honors HealthMPowers, a Georgia nonprofit focused on youth health. It has no legal effect on schools, families, or other organizations, though it references the organization's work in school districts statewide.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change anyone's rights, responsibilities, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of HealthMPowers' 25-year history and a formal copy of the resolution given to the organization.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe HealthMPowers' 25-year history of school partnerships and community health work in Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the House commend HealthMPowers for its service, innovation, and youth leadership work.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide HealthMPowers with an official copy of the resolution.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)

• youth health
• nonprofit recognition
• school health programs
• legislative commendation