Georgia CommonsHR 2088: Arp, Jeb; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally honors Rome resident Jeb Arp as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor for his decades of civic and volunteer work.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Jeb Arp, a longtime educator, volunteer, and civic leader in Rome and Floyd County, as the 2026 recipient of the Heart of Community Award of Honor. It lists his community involvement, including service on several nonprofit boards, participation in local youth and charity events, and activity with his church, as well as past honors such as a 2020 Georgia Board of Realtors Humanitarian Award. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's recognition of Arp's contributions and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Jeb Arp as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient.
- Lists Arp's community service, including board memberships and volunteer activities in Rome and Floyd County.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Arp.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns Jeb Arp, a Rome and Floyd County community member, and has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official record of the Georgia House of Representatives honoring a local resident's community contributions but does not change any law, funding, or policy affecting Georgians generally.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble (whereas clauses) recounts Arp's community service, board memberships, and honors received.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Arp as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Arp.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Jeb Arp for his outstanding dedication to the community, commend him as a recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor, and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Rome Georgia
- Floyd County
- civic recognition