Georgia CommonsHR 2059: Reyes-Garcia, Zoreida; outstanding service as a legislative intern; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Zoreida Reyes-Garcia, a Georgia Gwinnett College student, for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 session.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Zoreida Reyes-Garcia, a sophomore at Georgia Gwinnett College studying criminal justice, for her work as a legislative intern. She served in the office of Representative Arlene Beckles as part of the first group of students in the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program at the State Capitol. The resolution describes her contributions, including research, drafting bill analyses, preparing speeches and constituent communications, and helping with House Bill 1142, which dealt with creating a domestic violence registry in Georgia. The House formally commends her for her service and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her with a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Zoreida Reyes-Garcia for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House of Representatives.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names Zoreida Reyes-Garcia, a Georgia Gwinnett College student and legislative intern, and references Representative Arlene Beckles' office where she interned. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution has no practical or legal effect beyond providing official recognition. It matters mainly as a formal acknowledgment of an individual's internship service and does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes Reyes-Garcia's background, college major, and role in the Georgia Gwinnett College Internship Program at the State Capitol.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend her for her service during the 2026 session.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Zoreida Reyes-Garcia for her service as a legislative intern during the 2026 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
Topics
- legislative interns
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- House of Representatives commendation