Georgia CommonsHR 1556: Chapman, Kennedy; commend
Last action March 3, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Kennedy Chapman, a Macon high school senior and 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante, for her academic and community achievements.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Kennedy Chapman, a senior at Central Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate Magnet High School in Macon, Georgia. It recognizes her participation in the 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante program, her academic record including a Technical Certificate from Central Georgia Technical College, her extracurricular activities, and her community service work. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement in which the House recognizes and commends Chapman for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with an official copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Kennedy Chapman for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Chapman.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement of the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Kennedy Chapman, a Macon high school student. It has no regulatory effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must produce and distribute the honorary copy.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record recognizing Chapman's achievements and gives her a keepsake document from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Chapman's background, schooling, extracurricular activities, and community service as the basis for the honor.
- The first resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Chapman for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement.
- The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Chapman.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Kennedy Chapman for her unwavering commitment to service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Angela Moore (D, HD-091)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Macon Georgia
- youth achievement
- Georgia House of Representatives