--- title: HR 1738. Olusola, Tonya Armstrong; outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1738 cite_as: HR 1738, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1738 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1738.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1738/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74155 date: 2026-03-16 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/hr1737.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1739.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1738.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1738 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-16 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Sandra Scott - Kim Schofield - Viola Davis text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1738/2025 upstream_id: 2134515 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - agriculture - community service recognition - sustainable farming - underserved communities --- # HR 1738. Olusola, Tonya Armstrong; outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1738 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Schofield of the 63rd, and Davis of the 87th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her outstanding leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Tonya Armstrong Olusola is a visionary farmer, community advocate, and agricultural leader whose life's work reflects an unwavering commitment to using the land as a pathway for healing, education, and transformation within communities; and WHEREAS, she is the founder of SugaFoot Farms (SFF) and a dedicated leader with PHP2Thrive, Inc., two mission-driven initiatives that integrate agriculture, wellness, and empowerment to support youth, families, and underserved communities through innovative and impactful programming; and WHEREAS, through the work of SugaFoot Farms, Tonya Armstrong Olusola has created meaningful, hands-on farm experiences rooted in regenerative agriculture, food education, and responsible land stewardship, providing individuals with opportunities to reconnect with the land while learning sustainable agricultural practices that strengthen both families and communities; and WHEREAS, her visionary leadership includes the development of a therapeutic farm environment designed to support children with special needs, offering nature-based learning opportunities, sensory engagement activities, and healing experiences that nurture confidence, connection, and personal growth, demonstrating how agriculture can serve as a powerful tool for both wellness and community development; and WHEREAS, through her leadership with PHP2Thrive, she has expanded her impact by implementing programs that promote empowerment, life skills, leadership development, and holistic support for individuals and families seeking opportunities for personal advancement and community stability; and WHEREAS, Tonya Armstrong Olusola's dedication to agricultural excellence and education is further demonstrated through her participation in nationally recognized leadership programs, including the 2020 Soil Health Academy, where she deepened her knowledge of regenerative soil practices and sustainable farming systems; and WHEREAS, she continued to advance her expertise through the 2021 NCAT Women, Land & Livestock Program, equipping herself with the tools and training necessary to strengthen agricultural opportunities for women farmers and promote responsible land use; and WHEREAS, from 2022 to 2023 she served as a National FoodCorps Service Member and a member of FOLOC, where she supported food systems education and community-based agricultural initiatives aimed at improving food access and agricultural literacy in communities across the nation; and WHEREAS, her leadership continued to grow through her participation in Farm Commons programming in 2023, and most notably through her completion of the 2024 Farm Commons Legal Ecosystem Fellowship, where she worked to advance knowledge and understanding of legal structures, land access, and sustainable agricultural development to support farmers and community-based organizations; and WHEREAS, through her tireless work, Tonya Armstrong Olusola has demonstrated that agriculture is more than the cultivation of crops-it is the cultivation of people, hope, and opportunity, and her commitment to service has strengthened communities, inspired future generations of farmers, and expanded opportunities for individuals to experience healing and empowerment through the land; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and service of this remarkable woman be appropriately recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her exceptional leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and educational outreach, and extend their sincere appreciation for her dedication to improving the lives of others through innovation, service, and stewardship of the land. 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 Tonya Armstrong Olusola. ## 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 honors Tonya Armstrong Olusola for her leadership in agriculture, community empowerment, and service to underserved communities through SugaFoot Farms and PHP2Thrive. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-16) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-16) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield, Viola Davis - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74155 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1738.md?full=1