--- title: HR 220. Reed, Dereck Isaiah; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr220 cite_as: HR 220, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr220 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr220.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr220/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70154 date: 2025-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Reed, Dereck Isaiah; commend ## Text House Resolution 220 By: Representatives Glaize of the 67th and Jackson of the 68th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dereck Isaiah Reed; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dereck Isaiah Reed is an 11th grade student at Global Impact Academy with a deep passion for civil engagement, politics, neuroscience, debate, and philosophy; and WHEREAS, he actively participates in numerous academic and extracurricular activities, including the debate club, the Fulton County Youth Commission, the Future Business Leaders of America, the AJC Black and Jewish Teen Initiative, tutoring, the National Honor Society, and the Fulton County Advisory Council, while also playing basketball for Creekside High School; and WHEREAS, dedicated to community service and involvement, he is currently interning with State Representative Lydia Glaize, where he engages in political initiatives and helps those in need by distributing food and essentials; and WHEREAS, beyond his academic and civic pursuits, he enjoys playing basketball, watching podcasts, reading nonfiction, playing chess, and spending time with his family, friends, and pet cat; and WHEREAS, Dereck aspires to attend Howard University or another Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as he pursues his goal of becoming a neurosurgeon; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this remarkable student be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Dereck Isaiah Reed for his exceptional student leadership and extend best wishes for future 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 Dereck Isaiah Reed. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dereck Isaiah Reed, an 11th grade student at Global Impact Academy, for his academic achievements and community involvement. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dereck Isaiah Reed, a high school junior known for his involvement in civic and academic activities. The resolution lists his extracurricular activities, including debate club, the Fulton County Youth Commission, Future Business Leaders of America, and an internship with State Representative Lydia Glaize, along with his personal interests and future goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply recognizes and commends Reed for his leadership and achievements, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Dereck Isaiah Reed for his student leadership and achievements. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Reed. - Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a purely honorary statement by the House. ### Who it affects This resolution affects Dereck Isaiah Reed, the student being honored, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing one student's achievements and providing him a keepsake copy of the honor from the state legislature. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Reed's academic activities, extracurriculars, internship, and personal interests. - The resolving clause formally commends Reed for his student leadership and extends best wishes for future success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an appropriate copy for distribution to Reed. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-10) - Sponsors: Lydia Glaize, Derrick Jackson - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70154 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr220.md?full=1