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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 144: Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; commend

Last action February 3, 2025 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado, an Atlanta area pastor, author, and wellness coach, for her career in ministry and community service.

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In plain language

This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her work as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder of My Sister's Keeper Foundation for Women, and president of Targeted Living Coaching & Consulting LLC. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including books she has authored, certifications she holds as a health and wellness coach, teaching roles at several universities, and her leadership roles in community organizations. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her career in ministry, coaching, and community service.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Alvarado.
  • Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change since it is a ceremonial resolution.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado. It has no legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial act of the House of Representatives and its Clerk's office.

Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations, but serves as a formal, public acknowledgment by the state legislature of one individual's career and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • The resolving clause recognizes and commends Dr. Alvarado for her contributions and extends best wishes for continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her.

From the bill

the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado for her many extraordinary contributions on behalf her fellow citizens and extend sincere best wishes for continued success.

This is the resolution's core action commending Dr. Alvarado.

Status timeline

  1. 2025-02-03House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2025-02-03House First Readers (House)
  3. 2025-02-03House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Doreen Carter (D, HD-093)Primary sponsor
  • Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
  • Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
  • Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
  • Tanya Miller (D, HD-062)
  • Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)

Topics

  • commendation resolution
  • Georgia House of Representatives
  • ceremonial recognition

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