Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 773: Lunney, Mr. Phil; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Phil Lunney, a longtime volunteer greeter at the State Capitol, for his years of welcoming visitors and staff each morning during the legislative session.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Phil Lunney, a Roswell resident who has volunteered as an informal greeter at the Georgia State Capitol's public entrance. According to the resolution, he began standing at the Capitol Square entrance after a group of volunteer greeters stopped showing up following the COVID-19 pandemic, and he has continued the practice each morning the legislature is in session. The resolution recounts his history of political activity dating to 1968 and his volunteer work with the Fulton Democrats since moving to Georgia in 1986, while noting he presents himself as non-partisan on the Capitol steps. It formally recognizes and commends his volunteerism and directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Phil Lunney by name for his volunteer greeting work at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mr. Lunney.
- Expresses the House's gratitude and best wishes but creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects Phil Lunney, the individual it honors, and the Clerk of the House, who is directed to produce and distribute a copy of it to him. It has no effect on the general public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
This resolution is a ceremonial gesture with no legal or policy effect. It matters mainly as a public record of recognition for a private citizen's volunteer service at the Capitol, rather than as a change affecting Georgians broadly.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Lunney's volunteer greeting activity at the Capitol's public entrance and his personal and political background.
- The resolved clause formally commends his volunteerism and expresses gratitude and well wishes on behalf of House members.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Lunney.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mr. Phil Lunney's spirit for volunteerism, express gratitude for his contributions to the capitol community, and extend sincere best wishes for his continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Gabe Okoye (D, HD-102)
- Angela Moore (D, HD-91)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-43)
- Gabriel Sanchez (D, HD-42)
Topics
- Georgia State Capitol
- commendation resolution
- volunteerism