--- title: HR 1610. Pippin, Natalie; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1610 cite_as: HR 1610, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1610 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1610.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1610/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73945 date: 2026-03-06 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/hr1609.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1611.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1610.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1610 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-06 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Vance Smith - John Corbett text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1610/2025 upstream_id: 2130724 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - Georgia House of Representatives - military service --- # HR 1610. Pippin, Natalie; commend ## Text House Resolution 1610 By: Representatives Smith of the 138th and Corbett of the 174th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Natalie Pippin; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Natalie Pippin has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for her deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and WHEREAS, a Forsyth, Georgia, native, Natalie passionately served with Representative Vance Smith, gaining invaluable experience in state government while demonstrating exceptional organizational ability, keen observational skills, and a deep commitment to both her state and country; and WHEREAS, this distinguished gentlewoman has given inspiration to many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for her fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, in March 2026, Natalie will begin her career with the United States Military, continuing her path of service and exemplifying her dedication to duty, leadership, and county; and WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Natalie Pippin for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia; congratulate her upon the grand occasion of joining the United States Military; and extend the most sincere best wishes for her 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 Natalie Pippin. ## 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 commends Natalie Pippin of Forsyth for her public service in state government and congratulates her on joining the United States Military. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that changes any statute. It honors Natalie Pippin, a Forsyth, Georgia native who worked with Representative Vance Smith in state government, praising her organizational skills and dedication. The resolution congratulates Pippin on beginning her career with the United States Military in March 2026 and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. The resolution has no regulatory or funding effect; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Natalie Pippin for her service working with a state representative in Georgia government. - Congratulates Pippin on joining the United States Military in March 2026. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Pippin. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Natalie Pippin, along with Representative Vance Smith, whom she worked with. It has no broader effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for the state. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official public record of the Georgia House recognizing an individual's service and marking her transition into the United States Military. ### Key provisions - The resolution states the House's recognition of Natalie Pippin's public service and character. - It congratulates her on joining the United States Military beginning in March 2026. - It directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Pippin, with no other administrative steps. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-06) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-06) - Sponsors: Vance Smith, John Corbett - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73945 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1610.md?full=1