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title: HR 2115. Huffman, Sarah; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-04-02
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sponsors:
  - Eddie Lumsden
  - Katie Dempsey
  - Matt Barton
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  - community recognition
  - Rome Georgia
  - House resolution
  - civic volunteering
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# HR 2115. Huffman, Sarah; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

## Text

House Resolution 2115
By: Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th, and Barton of the 5th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient
Sarah Huffman; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Sarah Huffman is a native of Rome who currently serves as the Assistant
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management for the City of Rome; and
WHEREAS, Sarah volunteers her time and energy to numerous civic projects, and her
approach to service is hands-on, visionary, and deeply rooted in a belief that communities
thrive when individuals step up to give their time and talent; and
WHEREAS, Sarah demonstrates service to her community through her involvement as a
Board member of Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley; The Davis Shelter; GB Federal
Credit Union; and Leadership Rome, Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Sarah has served as a Volunteer Judge for GNTC GOAL Awards since 2014;
for the Darlington School Tech Competition; and the Rome City Schools Tech Competition;
and
WHEREAS, Sarah is an active member of Leadership Rome Alumni; was honored as the
Young Professional of the Year—2022, Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce; has been a
"celebrity" participant in the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA Celebrity Dance Challenge;
and a supporter and donor of various other community organizations including, TRED, Rome
Little Theater, Rome Pride, and PFLG Rome; and
WHEREAS, Sarah has supported education as a volunteer for various Rome City Schools
Programs; as a former mentor for Rome Middle School "Habitudes" program; and a
volunteer reader for Read Across America Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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,
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 Sarah
Huffman.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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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.

### Plain-language summary

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 it 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Eddie Lumsden, Katie Dempsey, Matt Barton
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74726

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