Georgia CommonsHR 1468: Bayonne, Lynn; commend
Last action February 24, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Lynn Bayonne, a Clarkston City Council member and longtime Atlanta employee support services professional, for her public and community service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Lynn Bayonne, a first-generation Haitian American with more than 25 years of experience in health administration and employee support services, for her career and community involvement. The resolution highlights her work as an Employee Assistance Program case manager for the City of Atlanta supporting public safety employees, her historic election as the first Haitian American on the Clarkston City Council, and more than 15 years of volunteer work including mentoring teens and supporting local schools. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to give Bayonne a copy of the resolution as a formal token of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Lynn Bayonne for her career in health administration and public service in Georgia.
- States that the House of Representatives extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Bayonne.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendation resolution rather than a bill.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Lynn Bayonne. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses since it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives rather than a change to state law.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than practical consequences. It creates an official, lasting House of Representatives record honoring Bayonne's career and community contributions but does not change any Georgia law, funding, or regulation affecting the public.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Bayonne's career as an Employee Assistance Program case manager for the City of Atlanta and her election to the Clarkston City Council.
- The resolved clause formally commends Bayonne for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide her a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“she made history as the first Haitian American elected to the City of Clarkston, City Council”
“the members of this body recognize and commend Lynn Bayonne for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Derrick Jackson (D, HD-068)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Clarkston city council
- Haitian American community
- public service recognition