Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 683: Monroe, Joy; commend
Last action March 20, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Joy Monroe, founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center, for her work supporting single-parent families in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Joy Monroe for her community service. It highlights her role as founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), a nonprofit that helps single-parent families with housing stability, financial literacy, and other support. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states the House's recognition of Monroe's leadership and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Joy Monroe for her service to the state of Georgia.
- States the House's praise for her leadership of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), which helps single-parent families.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Joy Monroe.
- Extends best wishes for her continued health and happiness; carries no legal or regulatory effect.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Joy Monroe. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies, though it reflects on the work of SPARC, the nonprofit she leads that serves single-parent families in Georgia.
Why it matters
The resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a change in policy or funding. Its practical effect is limited to a formal statement of recognition and a printed copy given to Monroe; it does not create programs, spend money, or alter any Georgia law.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Joy Monroe's role as founder and CEO of SPARC and her work on housing insecurity and family support.
- The resolving clause formally commends Monroe for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Monroe.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Joy Monroe for her efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Dewey McClain (D, HD-109)
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-98)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-88)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- single-parent families
- nonprofit organizations
- housing stability