Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 585: Boy With a Ball; commend
Last action March 11, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Boy With a Ball, a youth development nonprofit founded by Jamie Johnson, for its community work in Atlanta and abroad.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Boy With a Ball, an organization founded in 2001 in San Antonio, Texas, that works to develop young people and address community needs through volunteer programs and mentoring. The resolution details the organization's history, including its expansion to Atlanta and other countries, its volunteer hours, and its recognition by the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the World Bank. It formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Boy With a Ball.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Boy With a Ball for its youth development and community transformation work.
- Extends the Georgia House of Representatives' best wishes for the organization's continued success.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change in law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Boy With a Ball, its founder Jamie Johnson, and the young people and communities the organization serves, including those in Atlanta. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute a copy.
Why it matters
This resolution carries no legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly acknowledges an organization's community work through the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses recount Boy With a Ball's founding in 2001, its volunteer statistics, and its international recognition, including UN consultative status granted in 2015.
- The resolving clause formally commends the organization for its contributions to youth development and community transformation.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available to Boy With a Ball.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Boy With a Ball for its profound contributions to youth development and community transformation as well as extend best wishes for continued success”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-99)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- youth development
- nonprofit organizations
- Atlanta community programs