HR 1414: Collinson, Andrew; commend

This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Andrew Collinson, a young man from Gainesville, Georgia, for his work with the national nonprofit Running 4 Heroes. The resolution describes how Andrew runs in tribute to first responders who died in the line of duty, carrying a Thin Line flag representing the fallen responder's department. After each run, he posts a video and mails the flag along with a personal letter to the department and the responder's family. The resolution commends Andrew for his leadership, respect, and selflessness, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally recognizes and commends Andrew Collinson of Gainesville, Georgia for his volunteer tribute runs honoring fallen first responders.
• Describes his work with the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes, including running with a Thin Line flag and mailing it with a letter to the responder's department and family.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Andrew for his continued health, happiness, and success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Andrew Collinson.

The resolution directly names and honors Andrew Collinson. It also references the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes and the first responder departments and families who receive flags and letters through his tribute runs.

This resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates no new law, funding, or requirement, but it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a young Georgian's charitable work honoring fallen first responders.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Andrew Collinson's role as a youth runner for Running 4 Heroes and his tribute practice of running with a Thin Line flag.
• The resolved clause formally commends Andrew Collinson and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Andrew Collinson.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Primary sponsor
• Brent Cox (R, HD-028)
• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)
• Emory Dunahoo (R, HD-031)
• Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)

• commendation resolution
• Gainesville Georgia
• first responders
• youth volunteerism