Georgia CommonsHR 1216: The Youth Civic Advisory Board; commend
Last action February 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Youth Civic Advisory Board in College Park for its work training young people in civic engagement and community advocacy.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing the Youth Civic Advisory Board (YCAB), a College Park program founded by Dr. Jamelle McKenzie with educator Eleanor Willis, for teaching young people critical thinking, public speaking, and civic advocacy skills. The resolution describes YCAB's activities, including advocacy presentations to the City Council, community service projects, government field trips, and workshops with elected officials, as well as its current initiative addressing homelessness in College Park. The House resolves to recognize YCAB for its work empowering young leaders, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes the Youth Civic Advisory Board for its work educating and empowering young civic leaders in College Park.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a commendation only.
Who it affects
The Youth Civic Advisory Board, its founder Dr. Jamelle McKenzie, Dean of Students Eleanor Willis, and the youth board members in College Park who participate in the program are named and honored by this resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a local youth civic engagement program and its leaders in College Park.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe YCAB's founding, mission, and activities, including City Council advocacy and a current initiative on homelessness in College Park.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes YCAB for educating, empowering, and uplifting young leaders.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to YCAB.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the Youth Civic Advisory Board for its unwavering dedication to educating, empowering, and uplifting the voices young leaders”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
Topics
- youth civic engagement
- College Park
- legislative commendation
- community advocacy