Georgia CommonsHR 2115: Huffman, Sarah; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sarah Huffman of Rome as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient for her volunteer and civic work.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any state law. Instead, it recognizes Sarah Huffman, an Assistant Director of Human Resources and Risk Management for the City of Rome, as the recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor. The resolution lists her volunteer work, including board service with Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley, The Davis Shelter, GB Federal Credit Union, and Leadership Rome, plus her work judging student technology competitions and mentoring and reading programs in Rome City Schools. The House formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Sarah Huffman as the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to Huffman.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Sarah Huffman, a City of Rome employee and community volunteer. It does not impose obligations on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its significance is symbolic: it gives official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives to a private citizen for volunteer service in the Rome community.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Huffman's civic roles, including board positions with Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley, The Davis Shelter, GB Federal Credit Union, and Leadership Rome.
- The resolved clause has the House recognize and commend Huffman as the 2026 award recipient and wish her continued success.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Huffman.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Sarah Huffman for her outstanding dedication to the community, commend her as a recipient of the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-012)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-005)
Topics
- community recognition
- Rome Georgia
- House resolution
- civic volunteering