--- title: HR 683. Monroe, Joy; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr683 cite_as: HR 683, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr683 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr683.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr683/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71536 date: 2025-03-20 status: passed 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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Monroe, Joy; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0360 House Resolution 683 By: Representatives Beckles of the 96th, Adeyina of the 110th, McClain of the 109th, Okoye of the 102nd, Lim of the 98th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Joy Monroe; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Joy Monroe has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital2 role that she has played in leadership and her deep personal co mmitment to the welfare of3 the citizens of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, she has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of her time,5 talents, and energy toward the betterment of her community and state as evidenced6 dramatically by her superlative service as the founder and CEO of Single Parent Alliance and7 Resource Center; and8 WHEREAS, Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC) is a nonprofit dedicated9 to empowering single-parent families through housing stability, financial literacy, and10 holistic support; and11 WHEREAS, with a deep commitment to addressing housing insecurit y and economic12 challenges, Joy has led SPARC in creating innovative programs that provide real solutions13 for families in need; and14 H. R. 683 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0360 WHEREAS, under her leadership, SPARC has grown into a trusted r esource, fostering15 collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, and government agen cies to drive systemic16 change; and17 WHEREAS, Joy's significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and18 diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity to the needs of the citizens of this state have19 earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and associates; and20 WHEREAS, she is a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for21 integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23 remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25 the members of this body recognize and commend Joy Monroe for her efficient, effective,26 unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia and extend the most sincere27 best wishes for continued health and happiness.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Joy30 Monroe.31 H. R. 683 - 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 commends Joy Monroe, founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center, for her work supporting single-parent families. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from 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 states that under her leadership SPARC has grown into a trusted resource that brings together nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. It formally commends her for her public service and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Joy Monroe for her service to the people of Georgia through the House of Representatives. - Describes her founding and leadership of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC), a nonprofit supporting single-parent families. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Joy Monroe. - Carries no funding, legal requirement, or change to Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement only. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Joy Monroe and the nonprofit she leads, the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center. It has no legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing a copy. ### Why it matters This resolution does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to a public, official statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring one individual's community work. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Joy Monroe's role as founder and CEO of the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC). - The resolved clause formally commends Monroe for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Monroe. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-20) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-20) - Sponsors: Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, Dewey McClain, Gabe Okoye, Marvin Lim, Billy Mitchell - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71536 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr683.md?full=1