--- title: HR 773. Lunney, Mr. Phil; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr773 cite_as: HR 773, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71751 date: 2025-03-27 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. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr772.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr774.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 773 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-27 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Gabe Okoye - Angela Moore - Bryce Berry - Solomon Adesanya - Gabriel Sanchez text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR773/2025 upstream_id: 2016185 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Georgia State Capitol - volunteerism - House resolution - civic recognition --- # HR 773. Lunney, Mr. Phil; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0403 House Resolution 773 By: Representatives Okoye of the 102nd, Moore of the 91st, Berry of the 56th, Adesanya of the 43rd, and Sanchez of the 42nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Mr. Phil Lunney; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Mr. Phil Lunney has demonstrated exceptional dedicatio n, generosity, and2 commitment to service by volunteering countless hours to ensuring a positive first impression3 on Georgia State Capitol visitors, legislators, and staff; and4 WHEREAS, each morning during the session, Mr. Phil Lunney commu tes from Roswell,5 Georgia, to stand at the public entrance of the Georgia State Capitol with a smile and warm6 greeting; and7 WHEREAS, after a group of volunteer greeters stopped showing up after the COVID-198 pandemic, Mr. Phil Lunney took up a position on Capitol Square SW to spread warmth and9 positivity; and10 WHEREAS, he has been politically active since 1968, when he cam paigned on behalf of11 Eugene McCarthy for president; and 12 WHEREAS, since moving to Georgia in 1986, he has selflessly sup ported numerous13 campaigns and actively serves with the Fulton Democrats; and14 H. R. 773 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0403 WHEREAS, while he is a passionate Democrat, when he stands on the capitol’s steps, he is15 a proud Georgian and non-partisan; and16 WHEREAS, Mr. Phil Lunney is united in love and marriage to his wife of 52 years, Lorraine,17 and has three wonderful children; and18 WHEREAS, when the Georgia General Assembly is not in session he spends his time19 traveling with his wife; and20 WHEREAS, his unwavering commitment to his community and deep pa ssion for public21 service have made him a beloved figure among those who work at and visit the Capitol; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstandi ng dedication 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 Mr. Phil Lunney's spirit for volunteerism,26 express gratitude for his contributions to the capitol communit y, and extend sincere best27 wishes for his 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 Mr.30 Phil Lunney.31 H. R. 773 - 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 formally 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. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Phil Lunney, a Roswell resident who has volunteered at the Georgia State Capitol's public entrance, greeting visitors, legislators, and staff each morning during the legislative session. The resolution recounts his history, including his political activism dating back to 1968 and his volunteer work at the Capitol after a prior group of greeters stopped showing up following the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House commends Lunney's volunteer spirit, thanks him for his contributions to the Capitol community, and wishes him continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Phil Lunney for his volunteer work greeting people at the Georgia State Capitol. - Expresses the House's gratitude for his contributions to the Capitol community and wishes him continued health and happiness. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lunney. - Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical of a commendation resolution. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Phil Lunney. It does not impose obligations or effects on any broader group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office, which must prepare the commemorative copy. ### Why it matters This is a symbolic gesture rather than a policy change. It has no practical effect on daily life in Georgia, but it publicly documents the legislature's appreciation for a private citizen's long-running volunteer service at the Capitol. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Lunney's volunteer history, including greeting Capitol visitors daily since a prior group of greeters stopped after the COVID-19 pandemic. - The resolved clause states the House commends Lunney's volunteerism and extends well wishes for his health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Lunney. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Gabe Okoye, Angela Moore, Bryce Berry, Solomon Adesanya, Gabriel Sanchez - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71751 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr773.md?full=1