Georgia CommonsHR 2090: Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome for receiving the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award, recognizing their community service.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a formal statement of praise rather than a change to Georgia law. It recognizes Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome, Georgia, as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award, citing their years of civic and charitable involvement. The resolution describes Rick's leadership in the 2017 Education SPLOST (a local sales tax for school funding) effort and his service on several boards, including AdventHealth Redmond and the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia. It also notes Sundai's history on the Rome City Commission, where she became the city's first Black female mayor, and her ongoing work with groups like the Floyd County Development Authority and the MLK Celebration Committee. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy to the couple.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Rick and Sundai Stevenson as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award.
- States the House's praise for their community service, including Rick's role in the 2017 Education SPLOST campaign and board memberships.
- States the House's praise for Sundai's tenure on the Rome City Commission and as the city's first Black female mayor.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to Rick and Sundai Stevenson.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Rick and Sundai Stevenson of Rome, Georgia, and references organizations they serve, including AdventHealth Redmond, the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia, the Floyd County Development Authority, and the Rome City Commission. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the state legislature to two Rome residents for their long record of community and civic involvement.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses detail Rick Stevenson's leadership in the 2017 Education SPLOST effort and his current board memberships at AdventHealth Redmond, the Boys and Girls Club, and other organizations.
- The whereas clauses detail Sundai Stevenson's service on the Rome City Commission as the city's first Black female mayor and her current board roles, including the Floyd County Development Authority.
- The resolving clause formally commends both individuals as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Rick and Sundai Stevenson.
From the bill
“Rick and Sundai Stevenson are compassionate people who are motivated by faith, grounded in love for people, and serve with their whole hearts”
“Sundai has served on the Rome City Commission and became the city's first Black female mayor”
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
- community recognition
- Rome Georgia
- legislative commendation
- civic service