Georgia CommonsHR 1439: Rodriguez, Ms. Ashley; commend
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Ashley Rodriguez, founder of the Throw It In The Bag community cleanup initiative in Columbus, Georgia, for her environmental and youth service work.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Ashley Rodriguez, founder of the Throw It In The Bag community initiative under Astrolee Vibes Event Coordination in Columbus, Georgia. It honors her work since 2022 organizing quarterly community cleanups across Columbus, engaging volunteers, and partnering with local businesses, schools, and civic groups. The resolution also highlights her youth development efforts, including community service credit letters for student volunteers and a $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior in 2025. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to send her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Ashley Rodriguez for founding and running the Throw It In The Bag community cleanup initiative.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Rodriguez.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Ashley Rodriguez and references volunteers, student participants, local businesses, schools, and civic organizations in Columbus, Georgia that have taken part in her Throw It In The Bag community cleanup initiative.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to public recognition of Rodriguez's community service work in Columbus, Georgia, rather than any change to residents' rights, duties, or funding.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the founding of the initiative in 2022 and its quarterly cleanups averaging three per year across Columbus, Georgia.
- The whereas clauses note an average of 20 volunteers per cleanup and youth-focused efforts including service credit letters and a $500 scholarship awarded in 2025.
- The resolved clause formally commends Ashley Rodriguez and extends the House's best wishes.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Ms. Rodriguez.
From the bill
“Ms. Ashley Rodriguez, founder of the Throw It In The Bag community initiative under Astrolee Vibes Event Coordination, has demonstrated exceptional civic leadership”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Ms. Ashley Rodriguez and exted their sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
Topics
- community service
- Columbus Georgia
- legislative commendation
- youth scholarships