--- title: HR 1573. Harden, Carrie Lula Neal; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1573 cite_as: HR 1573, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1573 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1573.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1573/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73847 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. 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Harden, Carrie Lula Neal; commend ## Text House Resolution 1573 By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Buckner of the 137th, Rice of the 139th, and Smith of the 138th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Carrie Lula Neal Harden; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Carrie Lula Neal Harden was born on March 8, 1934, in Gibson, Georgia, and this year she enjoys the delightful distinction of celebrating her 92nd birthday; and WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Carrie Lula Neal Harden is a devoted lifetime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she serves as part of the Mother Board; and WHEREAS, she has long been cherished by her friends, family, and community as a pillar of support who is always willing to help and care for others as well as a fantastic cook whose food is enjoyed by all; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Carrie Lula Neal Harden possesses the vast wisdom which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved through overcoming the many challenges of life; and WHEREAS, a kind and generous person, Carrie Lula Neal Harden brings joy and happiness to her family and to the many friends and neighbors who have the great pleasure of knowing her; and WHEREAS, she has witnessed a dramatic change in the world over the course of her lifetime and we salute her contribution to its progress by her own hard work and good citizenship; and WHEREAS, by the example Carrie Lula Neal Harden has made of her life, she makes this world a better place in which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that she be appropriately recognized during this very special and memorable time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Carrie Lula Neal Harden for her unselfish, dedicated, and loving service to the members of her family and community; congratulate her on the remarkable occasion of her 92nd birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness. 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 Carrie Lula Neal Harden. ## 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 commends Carrie Lula Neal Harden of Gibson, Georgia on her 92nd birthday, recognizing her faith, character, and community service. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Carrie Lula Neal Harden, a 92-year-old woman from Gibson, Georgia. It describes her lifelong membership at Shiloh Baptist Church, her role on the church's Mother Board, and her reputation among family and neighbors as caring, wise, and generous. The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect. It formally commends and congratulates her, extends best wishes for continued health, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends Carrie Lula Neal Harden for her service to her family and community. - Congratulates her on her 92nd birthday and offers best wishes for continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. ### Who it affects This resolution names and honors one individual, Carrie Lula Neal Harden, and her family, church community at Shiloh Baptist Church, and friends and neighbors in Gibson, Georgia. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal effect and changes no law. It matters mainly as a public, official record of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for a Georgia resident's long life and community contributions. ### Key provisions - The resolution recites biographical background, including her March 8, 1934 birth in Gibson, Georgia, and her membership on the Mother Board at Shiloh Baptist Church. - The resolving clause commends and congratulates her and extends wishes for continued health and happiness. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-03) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-03) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner, Carmen Rice, Vance Smith - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73847 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1573.md?full=1