Georgia CommonsHR 1249: McQueen, Noah; work and leadership; commend
Last action February 5, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Noah McQueen, founder of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices, for his community work and leadership in Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Noah McQueen, a Morehouse College graduate and founder and CEO of Lifting Our Voices, Inc., a nonprofit focused on fighting food insecurity and empowering youth in Georgia. The resolution recounts his background, his organization's programs such as the AUC Sandwich Run and Cover the Hood Clothing Drive, his membership in various civic and professional organizations, and his work with groups like the Atlanta Beltline and Microsoft. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply expresses the House's recognition of McQueen's work and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Noah McQueen's work and leadership as founder and CEO of Lifting Our Voices, Inc.
- States the House's best wishes for McQueen's continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McQueen.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is purely a ceremonial statement.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Noah McQueen. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies since it is a ceremonial statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical effect on daily life or Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of one individual's community and professional achievements.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe McQueen's biography, his founding of Lifting Our Voices, Inc., and its programs addressing food insecurity and youth empowerment.
- The resolved clause states that the House recognizes McQueen's work and leadership and wishes him continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to McQueen.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize the work and leadership of Noah McQueen and extend their since best wishes for his continued health, happiness, and success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-056)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-075)
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- community service
- nonprofit organizations
- Georgia House of Representatives