Georgia CommonsHR 107: American Heritage Girls (AHG); commend
Last action January 29, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors American Heritage Girls, a youth character-building organization active in the state, recognizing its work with young women in Georgia and nationally.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally honors and commends American Heritage Girls (AHG), an organization focused on spiritual and character development for young women. The resolution notes AHG's national reach, including membership figures in Georgia and across the country, and mentions its 2015 alliance agreement with Trail Life USA. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition of AHG's work and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally honors and commends American Heritage Girls (AHG) for its work with young women in Georgia and the United States.
- States facts about AHG's membership and organizational reach, including 1,520 members and 43 troops in Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to AHG.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
American Heritage Girls (AHG), a youth organization with troops and members in Georgia, is the direct subject of this recognition. The resolution has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to a formal, public statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives toward American Heritage Girls, along with an official copy given to the organization.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives honor and commend American Heritage Girls for its efforts with youth in Georgia and nationally.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to AHG.
- The whereas clauses recite background facts about AHG's membership numbers and its 2015 alliance agreement with Trail Life USA.
From the bill
“the members of this body honor and commend American Heritage Girls (AHG) for its tireless efforts in shaping the youth in Georgia and the United States and extend sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
- Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
Topics
- youth organizations
- American Heritage Girls
- legislative honors
- Georgia House resolutions