--- title: HR 1692. Farnsworth, Emmaline; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1692 cite_as: HR 1692, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1692 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1692.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1692/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74074 date: 2026-03-12 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/hr1691.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1693.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1692.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1692 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-12 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sheila Jones text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1692/2025 upstream_id: 2133404 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - House commendation resolution - Sutton Middle School - student achievement --- # HR 1692. Farnsworth, Emmaline; commend ## Text House Resolution 1692 By: Representative Jones of the 60th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Emmaline Farnsworth; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Emmaline Farnsworth has shown by the example of her accomplishments that the pursuit and attainment of scholastic success are within reach of the students in this state; and WHEREAS, Emmaline is a resident of House District 60 and a superlative seventh grade student at Sutton Middle School; and WHEREAS, this gifted young scholar is bilingual in Spanish, participating in Atlanta Public School's dual language immersion program since kindergarten; and WHEREAS, Emmaline is a member of her school's varsity debate team, where she leads and inspires her teammates as a captain and has been recognized with numerous speaker awards from competitions through the Urban Debate League; and WHEREAS, a talented softball player and pitcher, Emmaline demonstrates the focus and time management skills required of student athletes, maintaining straight As while juggling school work with team practices and lessons; and WHEREAS, along with friends, Emmaline started a club in elementary school that raised money and collected supplies for dogs and cats in need at Fulton County's Lifeline animal shelter; and WHEREAS, Emmaline brings great pride and honor to her family, school, classmates, and teammates with her commitment to academics, athletic abilities, persuasive talents, and compassion for animals; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation toward the future of this bright and promising young citizen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Emmaline Farnsworth for her accomplishments and extend best wishes for her continued success in her future endeavors. 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 Emmaline Farnsworth. ## 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 Emmaline Farnsworth, a seventh grade student at Sutton Middle School, for her academic, athletic, and community achievements. ### Plain-language summary This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Emmaline Farnsworth, a seventh grade student at Sutton Middle School in House District 60. The resolution lists her accomplishments, including her participation in Atlanta Public Schools' dual language immersion program, her role as captain of her school's varsity debate team, her success as a softball pitcher while maintaining straight A grades, and a charity club she started to help animals at Fulton County's Lifeline animal shelter. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of Farnsworth and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Emmaline Farnsworth for her academic, athletic, and community accomplishments. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Farnsworth. - Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the House of Representatives. ### Who it affects This resolution directly names and honors Emmaline Farnsworth, a student at Sutton Middle School in House District 60. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or financial consequence for Georgians generally. Its practical effect is limited to an official House record and a printed copy given to Farnsworth recognizing her achievements. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Farnsworth's academic performance, bilingual education, debate team leadership, softball career, and animal welfare fundraising. - The resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation of Farnsworth and wishes her future success. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Farnsworth. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12) - Sponsors: Sheila Jones - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74074 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1692.md?full=1