--- title: HR 654. Community EsTr(El/La); commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr654 cite_as: HR 654, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr654 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr654.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr654/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71495 date: 2025-03-25 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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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Community EsTr(El/La); commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3441 House Resolution 654 By: Representatives Lupton of the 83rd, Lim of the 98th, Campbell of the 35th, and Cannon of the 58th A RESOLUTION Commending Community EsTr(El/La); and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Community Estr(El/La) is a grassroots organization led by immigrant,2 Spanish-speaking (Black, Indigenous, Brown), and transgender in dividuals who are3 dedicated to defending, organizing, and empowering the human ri ghts of transgender4 Georgians; and5 WHEREAS, this organization provides vital programs and services to support transgender6 and queer individuals, including healthcare access, HIV prevent ion, referrals for hormone7 replacement therapy, and advocacy for labor rights and protections; and8 WHEREAS, Community EsTr(El/La) fosters empowerment and education through initiatives9 such as the Trans Queer School, which offers English classes for members and clients, and10 a monthly newsletter that highlights the organization's efforts; and11 WHEREAS, the organization plays a key role in social and political advocacy, engaging in12 mobilization efforts, legislative initiatives, and community-based actions to defend the rights13 of transgender individuals and immigrants; and14 H. R. 654 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3441 WHEREAS, through cultural empowerment, leadership development, and intervention15 programs, Community EsTr(El/La) provides safe spaces for traini ng, collaboration, and16 organizing, strengthening the resilience and self-determination of the transgender and gender17 non-conforming community; and18 WHEREAS, Trans Liberation Day is a significant observance dedicated to recognizing the19 struggles and celebrating the achievements of the transgender community, and Community20 EsTr(El/La) continues to be an essential force in advancing justice, equity, and visibility for21 transgender Georgians.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 the members of this body commend Community EsTr(El/La) upon thi s year's Trans24 Liberation Day for its dedication to advancing the rights and well-being of transgender and25 gender non-conforming individuals as well as extend best wishes for continued success.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to28 Community EsTr(El/La).29 H. R. 654 - 2 - ## 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 would formally commend Community EsTr(El/La), an immigrant and transgender-led advocacy organization, for its work supporting transgender Georgians. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing Community EsTr(El/La), a grassroots organization led by immigrant, Spanish-speaking, and transgender individuals that provides healthcare access, HIV prevention services, hormone therapy referrals, labor rights advocacy, and educational programs like the Trans Queer School. The resolution commends the organization on Trans Liberation Day for its work advancing the rights and well-being of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. ### What it does - Formally commends Community EsTr(El/La) for its advocacy and services supporting transgender and gender non-conforming Georgians. - Recognizes the organization specifically in connection with this year's Trans Liberation Day observance. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization. - Extends the House's best wishes for the organization's continued success but creates no new legal requirements or funding. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Community EsTr(El/La) and the transgender, immigrant, and Spanish-speaking communities it serves. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it puts the House of Representatives on record recognizing this organization's advocacy work for transgender Georgians. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Community EsTr(El/La) as a grassroots organization led by immigrant, Spanish-speaking, Black, Indigenous, and Brown transgender individuals. - The resolution notes the organization's programs, including healthcare access, HIV prevention, hormone therapy referrals, and the Trans Queer School English classes. - The resolved clause formally commends the organization on Trans Liberation Day and wishes it continued success. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-20) - Last action: House Second Readers (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Karen Lupton, Marvin Lim, Lisa Campbell, Park Cannon - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71495 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr654.md?full=1