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.