--- title: HR 1821. Loftlin, Cassandra; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1821 cite_as: HR 1821, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1821 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1821.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1821/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74302 date: 2026-03-19 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. 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Loftlin, Cassandra; commend ## Text House Resolution 1821 By: Representatives Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield of the 63rd A RESOLUTION Commending Cassandra Loftlin; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, agriculture remains one of the most vital industries in the State of Georgia, providing nourishment, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship for communities across the state; and WHEREAS, women farmers and agricultural leaders play a critical and growing role in strengthening local food systems, advancing sustainable farming practices, and improving access to healthy food for families throughout Georgia; and WHEREAS, Georgia Women in Agriculture continues to uplift and empower women across the agricultural sector, bringing together farmers, advocates, and community leaders to bridge gaps in farming communities and promote innovation, collaboration, and economic growth; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2026, Georgia Women in Agriculture will celebrate its 9th Annual Women in Agriculture Day at the Georgia State Capitol, highlighting the leadership and contributions of women who are shaping the future of agriculture across the state; and WHEREAS, Cassandra Loftlin is a dedicated community advocate whose work sits at the intersection of environmental justice, climate resilience, public health, and food sovereignty, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to ensuring that all communities have access to clean air, safe water, and healthy food; and WHEREAS, as Healthy Communities Coordinator with Savannah Riverkeeper, she advances community-driven strategies to address environmental health risks while strengthening neighborhood resilience to climate impacts, ensuring that working families have a voice in environmental and public health decisions that affect their daily lives; and WHEREAS, Cassandra Loftlin serves as Board Chair of Fresh Future Farm, where she leads initiatives to rebuild community trust, stabilize operations, and promote regenerative agricultural practices that protect the land while supporting long-term economic sustainability for farmers and local communities; and WHEREAS, she is the Co-Founder of Goodness Gracious Grocery, a cooperative food access initiative that has expanded across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, bringing fresh food access, economic opportunity, and cooperative ownership models to underserved communities; and WHEREAS, through her leadership, Cassandra Loftlin continues to champion the understanding that good food and regenerative farming are essential climate and public health infrastructure, ensuring that communities are not merely recipients of services but active partners and owners in shaping resilient regional food systems; and WHEREAS, her work uniquely blends culinary training, policy engagement, and community storytelling to connect local experiences with broader systems change, strengthening food sovereignty and empowering communities to build sustainable futures; and WHEREAS, Cassandra Loftlin's dedication to agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment makes her an exemplary leader and a powerful voice for women in agriculture throughout Georgia and the Southeast. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Cassandra Loftlin for her exceptional leadership and service in advancing regenerative agriculture, environmental justice, and equitable food systems and extend their sincere appreciation for her continued commitment to improving the health and resilience of communities throughout Georgia and beyond. 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 Cassandra Loftlin. ## 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 Cassandra Loftlin for her leadership in agriculture, environmental justice, and community food access work in Savannah and beyond. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-19) - Sponsors: Sandra Scott, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74302 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1821.md?full=1