HR 708: The Sunshine House; 50th anniversary; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring The Sunshine House, a childcare and early education provider, on the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1975. It recounts the company's history, from its start as a single in-home preschool founded by Dennis and Roseann Drew to its current operation of 119 schools across six states, serving more than 12,000 children daily with over 1,800 educators. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement. It formally commends The Sunshine House for its growth and contributions to early childhood education and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the company.

• Formally recognizes and commends The Sunshine House for reaching its 50th anniversary as an early childhood education and care provider.
• States the House of Representatives' support and best wishes for the company's continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to The Sunshine House.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a ceremonial statement only.

The Sunshine House, its founders Dennis and Roseann Drew, its employees and educators, and the families and children it serves are named in the resolution. No other businesses, agencies, or members of the public are affected by this ceremonial measure.

This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians. It serves as a public, official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of a private company's anniversary and history, which mainly carries symbolic and public relations significance.

• The whereas clauses recount The Sunshine House's founding in 1975, its growth to 119 schools in six states, and its service to over 12,000 children daily.
• The first resolving clause formally commends The Sunshine House on its 50th anniversary and extends best wishes for continued success.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to The Sunshine House.

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• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
• Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
• Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)

• childhood education
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• child care industry