HR 1389: Day of Service; March 18, 2026; recognize
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action February 17, 2026 · Passed
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House Resolution 1389
By: Representatives Gambill of the 15th, Erwin of the 32nd, Dubnik of the 29th, Wade of the 9th, Washburn of the 144th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, as Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year, Rachel Kinsaul is encouraging schools and districts across the state to engage students in meaningful service learning through a Day of Service initiative focused on community connection, real-world learning, and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, all schools are encouraged to participate in the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026 and
WHEREAS, schools are empowered to adapt the Day of Service to meet local needs in collaboration with community partners and nonprofit organizations, allowing service projects to be embedded in the existing curriculum and translating classroom skills into real-world applications; and
WHEREAS, examples of service activities include clearing trails at state or town parks, volunteering at food banks, walking dogs at animal shelters, playing games with nursing home residents, working in community gardens, writing letters to service members, packing hygiene kits, or organizing donation drives; and
WHEREAS, by centering service on authentic community needs and student learning, districts can strengthen school-community relationships while helping students develop leadership, collaboration, and civic responsibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Teacher of the Year 2026, Rachel Kinsaul, and recognize the statewide Day of Service on March 18, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.