Georgia CommonsHR 1990: Vargas, Roberto; commend
Last action March 27, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Roberto Vargas, founder of La Liga Lawrenceville, for his role in building a youth and adult soccer league in Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Roberto Vargas for founding La Liga Lawrenceville in February 1998, a soccer league based in Lawrenceville, Georgia and Gwinnett County that now includes more than 160 teams for adults and children. The resolution states that the league is the most recognized and active soccer league for Spanish speakers in Gwinnett County and credits it with strengthening community bonds through athletics. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Vargas as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Roberto Vargas by name for his work in youth and adult athletics.
- States the House's praise for La Liga Lawrenceville, a soccer league he founded in Lawrenceville, Georgia in 1998.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Vargas.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Vargas for his continued health, happiness, and success.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Roberto Vargas and describes La Liga Lawrenceville, the soccer league he founded in Gwinnett County. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, government agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal or regulatory weight and changes no Georgia law. Its practical effect is symbolic: it gives Vargas and his soccer league formal recognition from the state House and a keepsake copy of the honor.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Vargas as founder of La Liga Lawrenceville, established in February 1998 with over 160 teams.
- The resolved clause formally commends Vargas and wishes him continued health, happiness, and success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Vargas.
From the bill
“La Liga Lawrenceville is the most recognized and active soccer league for Spanish speakers in Gwinnett County”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Gwinnett County
- youth sports
- soccer