--- title: HR 1439. Rodriguez, Ms. Ashley; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1439 cite_as: HR 1439, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1439 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1439.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1439/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73503 date: 2026-02-20 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1438.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1440.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1439.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1439 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-20 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Teddy Reese - Carolyn Hugley - Karlton Howard - Tangie Herring - Debbie Buckner text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1439/2025 upstream_id: 2121436 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - community service - Columbus Georgia - legislative commendation - youth scholarships --- # HR 1439. Rodriguez, Ms. Ashley; commend ## Text House Resolution 1439 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Howard of the 129th, Herring of the 145th, and Buckner of the 137th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Ms. Ashley Rodriguez; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ms. Ashley Rodriguez, founder of the Throw It In The Bag community initiative under Astrolee Vibes Event Coordination, has demonstrated exceptional civic leadership by launching a grassroots effort in 2022 that has mobilized citizens across Columbus, Georgia, toward environmental stewardship and community revitalization; and WHEREAS, since its inception, the initiative has conducted organized quarterly cleanups, averaging three major cleanups annually across multiple districts within Columbus, Georgia, including historically significant and underserved communities, strengthening neighborhood pride and environmental responsibility; and WHEREAS, the initiative consistently engages an average of 20 volunteers per cleanup, providing structured roles, safety resources, and community collaboration opportunities that foster unity, accountability, and positive civic participation; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rodriguez has prioritized youth development by issuing verified community service credit letters for student volunteers and awarding a $500 college scholarship in 2025 to a graduating senior in recognition of service and academic commitment; and WHEREAS, through partnerships with local businesses, schools, civic organizations, and community stakeholders, the initiative has expanded its reach and visibility, reinforcing the principle that sustained collaboration strengthens both environmental outcomes and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, Ms. Rodriguez's vision to establish Throw It In The Bag as a central community service hub for the Muscogee County School District reflects a long-term commitment to leadership development, civic pride, youth empowerment, and community sustainability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Ms. Ashley Rodriguez and exted their sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ms. Ashley Rodriguez. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-20) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Karlton Howard, Tangie Herring, Debbie Buckner - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73503 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1439.md?full=1