--- title: HR 1557. McGuire, Schyler; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1557 cite_as: HR 1557, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1557 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1557.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1557/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73831 date: 2026-03-03 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1556.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1558.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1557.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1557 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-03 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Angela Moore text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1557/2025 upstream_id: 2128657 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - youth achievement - community service --- # HR 1557. McGuire, Schyler; commend ## Text House Resolution 1557 By: Representative Moore of the 91st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Schyler McGuire; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Schyler McGuire, a 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante, is the accomplished daughter of Zirie Benton and Harold McGuire; and WHEREAS, through her participation in the 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante program, Schyler has been supported and encouraged to grow in strength, character, confidence, and purpose; and WHEREAS, she is a senior at Newton College and Career Academy, where she embodies artistry, leadership, and a strong faith in God; and WHEREAS, as a rising creative voice, Schyler is a skilled bass guitarist and a young visual artist with published works derived from her original Afrocentric-themed creations; and WHEREAS, she is an active member of the NexGen Youth Ministry at Springfield Baptist Church, mentors at local elementary schools, and is passionate about helping her community grow spiritually and emotionally through compassion and service; and WHEREAS, each debutante completed a minimum of 10 hours of community service and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.9; and WHEREAS, throughout the program, the young women participated in transformative workshops and experiences designed to challenge and inspire them; and WHEREAS, a defining moment of the season was their visit to the Georgia State Capitol, where they were recognized during the legislative session and had the opportunity to speak on issues important to them–demonstrating that their voices matter and their purpose is already in action; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this outstanding young woman be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Schyler McGuire for her unwavering commitment to service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement. 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 Schyler McGuire. ## 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 recognizes and commends Schyler McGuire, a Newton College and Career Academy senior and 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante, for her academic and community achievements. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Schyler McGuire, a debutante in the 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion program and a senior at Newton College and Career Academy. The resolution describes her achievements, including her artistic talents as a bass guitarist and visual artist, her community service and mentoring work, and her participation in a cotillion program that required at least 10 hours of community service and a 3.9 GPA. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends McGuire for her service, leadership, academic performance, and community involvement, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends Schyler McGuire for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McGuire. - Documents McGuire's participation in the 2026 Showtime Pros Cotillion debutante program and its community service and GPA requirements. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Schyler McGuire. It has no regulatory or legal effect on any other group of Georgians; it is a symbolic recognition passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. ### Why it matters This resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official House record honoring McGuire's achievements and gives her a formal keepsake copy from the Clerk of the House. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe McGuire's background, academic record, artistic talents, and community involvement. - The resolved clause formally commends McGuire for service, leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a distributable copy of the resolution for McGuire. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03) - Sponsors: Angela Moore - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73831 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1557.md?full=1