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title: HR 2090. Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend
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date: 2026-04-02
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bill_number: HR 2090
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chamber: House
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status_date: 2026-04-02
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  - Katie Dempsey
  - Eddie Lumsden
  - Matt Barton
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  - community recognition
  - Rome Georgia
  - legislative commendation
  - civic service
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# HR 2090. Stevenson, Rick and Sundai; 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award recipients; commend

## Text

House Resolution 2090
By: Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th, and Barton of the 5th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the 2026 Heart of Community Board of Governors Award
recipients Rick and Sundai Stevenson; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Rick and Sundai Stevenson are compassionate people who are motivated by
faith, grounded in love for people, and serve with their whole hearts; and
WHEREAS, Rick's strength as a communicator, collaborator, and bridge-builder was evident
as he helped lead the 2017 Education SPLOST effort, speaking with clarity in the face of
complexity, easing tensions, and offering hope—he serves on multiple boards, reflecting a
lifetime of commitment to community growth, youth mentorship, and cultural enrichment;
and
WHEREAS, Sundai has served on the Rome City Commission and became the city's first
Black female mayor, and her work with the MLK Commission, the Chamber of Commerce,
local nonprofits, and her church highlights a life of service; and
WHEREAS, together, Rick and Sundai form a team whose impact reaches far beyond titles
or positions, and their influence can be felt in the lives of the families they have supported
and the collaborations they have built; and
WHEREAS, Rick is currently serving on the AdventHealth Redmond Board of Trustees,
Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Georgia Board, One Community United Executive Board,
and Rome International Film Festival Board; and
WHEREAS, Sundai is currently serving on the Floyd County Development Authority Board,
Open Door Home Board, Rome Symphony Board, Blister for My Sister Advisory Board, and
as the M. L. King Jr. Celebration Committee Chairperson; and
WHEREAS, Rick and Sundai are making lasting, positive differences in their community
and the City of Rome.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize Rick and Sundai Stevenson for their outstanding
dedication to the community, commend them as recipients of the 2026 Heart of Community
Board of Governors Award, and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Rick
and Sundai Stevenson.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Katie Dempsey, Eddie Lumsden, Matt Barton
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74703

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