Georgia CommonsHR 1510: Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia; 80 years of exemplary service, leadership, and charitable contributions to communities throughout the State of Georgia; commend
Last action February 26, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia, for 80 years of charitable and fraternal service across the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia, a statewide charitable and fraternal organization founded in Atlanta in 1945, for reaching its 80th anniversary. The resolution notes the organization's history, its relationship as the sister body to the Smooth Ashlar Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons, Prince Hall Origin, and its ongoing community programs such as scholarships, food drives, prison outreach, breast cancer awareness, and youth mentoring. It does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the organization as a formal record of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, for 80 years of service in Georgia.
- States the House's appreciation for the organization's charitable programs, including scholarships, food drives, prison outreach, and youth mentoring.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the House.
Who it affects
The Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia, and its leadership and members are directly honored. The resolution has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; its significance is symbolic. It gives the organization formal, public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for eight decades of charitable and community work statewide.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the organization's founding on December 15, 1945, in Atlanta and its 80-year history of charitable and fraternal work.
- The resolved clause formally commends the organization on its 80th anniversary and expresses appreciation for its service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the Smooth Ashlar Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Origin, Jurisdiction of Georgia, on the occasion of its 80th Anniversary”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
- Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- fraternal organizations
- Prince Hall Masonry
- community service recognition