Georgia CommonsHR 1738: Olusola, Tonya Armstrong; outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; recognize
Last action March 16, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities through SugaFoot Farms and PHP2Thrive.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Tonya Armstrong Olusola, a farmer and community advocate, for her work using agriculture as a tool for healing, education, and empowerment. It highlights her founding of SugaFoot Farms and her leadership role with PHP2Thrive, Inc., organizations that combine farming, wellness, and support programs for youth, families, and underserved communities. The resolution details her training and service history, including the 2020 Soil Health Academy, the 2021 NCAT Women, Land & Livestock Program, her 2022 to 2023 service as a National FoodCorps Service Member, and her completion of the 2024 Farm Commons Legal Ecosystem Fellowship. It formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It creates no new law or funding.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Tonya Armstrong Olusola on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her work in agriculture and community service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Documents her founding of SugaFoot Farms and her leadership with PHP2Thrive, Inc. as the basis for the recognition.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tonya Armstrong Olusola. It also references the organizations she leads, SugaFoot Farms and PHP2Thrive, Inc., and the communities, families, and children with special needs those programs serve.
Why it matters
This is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law. Its practical effect is limited to formally recognizing one individual's community and agricultural work, giving her public acknowledgment from the state legislature rather than altering any rights, funding, or requirements.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Olusola's founding of SugaFoot Farms and her leadership role with PHP2Thrive, Inc.
- It lists her participation in training programs including the 2020 Soil Health Academy and the 2021 NCAT Women, Land & Livestock Program.
- It notes her 2022 to 2023 service as a National FoodCorps Service Member and 2024 completion of the Farm Commons Legal Ecosystem Fellowship.
- The resolved clause commends her for leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and educational outreach.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“agriculture is more than the cultivation of crops-it is the cultivation of people, hope, and opportunity”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
Topics
- agriculture
- community service recognition
- sustainable farming
- underserved communities