--- title: HR 144. Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr144 cite_as: HR 144, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr144 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr144.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr144/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69800 date: 2025-02-03 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. 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Alvarado, Dr. Antoinette G.; commend ## Text House Resolution 144 By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Hugley of the 141st, Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, Miller of the 62nd, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado has dedicated her career to ministry, leadership, and service, currently serving as co-pastor of Grace Church International, founder and executive director of My Sister's Keeper Foundation for Women, and president of Targeted Living Coaching & Consulting LLC; and WHEREAS, she has made a significant impact as a preacher, teacher, and workshop presenter at national and international conferences and has authored several books, including Run and Not Be Weary: The Pursuit of Purpose and Destiny, Stoking the Fire of Your Dreams, and Harmonize Your Life: A Journey Toward Self-Care; and WHEREAS, Dr. Alvarado has further contributed to the fields of coaching and wellness, earning certifications as a coach and coach trainer through Lifeforming Leadership Coaching and as a health and wellness coach by the American Fitness Professional Association; and WHEREAS, she has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at institutions such as Beulah Heights University, Regent University, the Howard University School of Divinity, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, the Spelman College Bonner Scholars Program, and the Interdenominational Theological Center; and WHEREAS, she additionally serves as founder of the Harmonize Your Life Women's Self-Care Network, the retreat leader of the Harmonize Your Life Women's Self-Care Retreat, and the host of the "Harmonize Your Life: Conversations on Self-Care for Women of Color Podcast"; and WHEREAS, she has long been recognized by her peers and colleagues for her leadership and community engagement as a board member for the Women in Ministry Conference-Atlanta, a charter member of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute-Atlanta Chapter, and a Goodwill Ambassador for the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable individual be appropriately honored for her dedication to personal and professional empowerment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that 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. 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 Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado. ## 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 formally commends Dr. Antoinette G. Alvarado, an Atlanta area pastor, author, and wellness coach, for her career in ministry and community service. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-03) - Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Carolyn Hugley, Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Tanya Miller, Edna Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69800 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr144.md?full=1