Georgia CommonsHR 1821: Loftlin, Cassandra; commend
Last action March 19, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Cassandra Loftlin for her leadership in agriculture, environmental justice, and community food access work in Savannah and beyond.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Cassandra Loftlin, a Savannah-area community advocate. It highlights her work as Healthy Communities Coordinator with Savannah Riverkeeper, Board Chair of Fresh Future Farm, and Co-Founder of Goodness Gracious Grocery, a food-access cooperative operating in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The resolution ties her work to the upcoming 9th Annual Women in Agriculture Day, hosted by Georgia Women in Agriculture at the State Capitol on March 25, 2026. It does not create any new law, funding, or program; it simply states the House's appreciation and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Loftlin.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Cassandra Loftlin for her leadership in regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and food systems work.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Loftlin.
- Recognizes the upcoming 9th Annual Women in Agriculture Day event at the Georgia State Capitol on March 25, 2026.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a ceremonial statement of appreciation.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Cassandra Loftlin. It also references Savannah Riverkeeper, Fresh Future Farm, Goodness Gracious Grocery, and Georgia Women in Agriculture as organizations connected to her work.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is symbolic recognition of Loftlin's community work in environmental health, food access, and agriculture.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Loftlin's roles with Savannah Riverkeeper, Fresh Future Farm, and Goodness Gracious Grocery.
- The resolving clause has the House commend Loftlin for her leadership in regenerative agriculture and equitable food systems.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Loftlin.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Cassandra Loftlin for her exceptional leadership and service in advancing regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and equitable food systems”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
Topics
- agriculture
- women in agriculture
- environmental justice
- food access
- Savannah