--- title: HR 2057. Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr2057 cite_as: HR 2057, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2057 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2057.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2057/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74644 date: 2026-03-31 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/hr2056.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2058.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2057.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 2057 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-31 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Gabriel Sanchez - Karen Lupton - Mekyah McQueen text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR2057/2025 upstream_id: 2140229 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - underserved communities - civil rights - state capitol recognition --- # HR 2057. Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol; March 31, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 2057 By: Representatives Sanchez of the 42nd, Lupton of the 83rd, and McQueen of the 61st A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize Community Estr(El/La) for their work and service in educating communities about the challenges and contributions of underserved Georgians; and WHEREAS, Community Estr(El/La) is a community-based organization underserved individuals who are dedicated to defending, organizing, and empowering the human rights of underserved Georgians, including racial minorities, victims of domestic violence, sexual minorities, indigenous peoples, immigrants, and others; and WHEREAS, Underserved Communities Day is a significant observance dedicated to recognizing the struggles and celebrating the achievements of underserved communities; and WHEREAS, these communities have faced historical and ongoing challenges, including violence, discrimination, and injustice; and WHEREAS, recognizing Underserved Communities Day serves as an opportunity to foster understanding, inclusivity, and acceptance within our state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## 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 recognizes March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol, honoring the group Community Estr(El/La) and its work with underserved Georgians. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes any law. It formally designates March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol. The resolution praises Community Estr(El/La), described as a community-based organization that works to defend, organize, and empower the human rights of underserved Georgians, including racial minorities, victims of domestic violence, sexual minorities, indigenous peoples, and immigrants. It states that the day is meant to recognize the struggles and achievements of underserved communities and to promote understanding and inclusivity in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies for distribution to the public and the press. It creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties. ### What it does - Formally designates March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol. - Recognizes the organization Community Estr(El/La) for its work educating the public about underserved Georgians. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. - Creates no new laws, funding, or enforceable requirements, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia code. ### Who it affects The resolution names Community Estr(El/La), a community organization serving underserved Georgians such as racial minorities, domestic violence survivors, sexual minorities, indigenous peoples, and immigrants. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies of the resolution. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the state capitol and public distribution of the resolution's text. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause recognizes March 31, 2026, as Underserved Communities Day at the state capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. - The preamble (whereas clauses) states the resolution's purpose of honoring underserved communities but does not create enforceable obligations. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Gabriel Sanchez, Karen Lupton, Mekyah McQueen - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74644 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2057.md?full=1