--- title: HR 840. Erwin, Laurie; outstanding dedication and accomplishments in golf, including her remarkable achievement of a hole-in-one and for her commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr840 cite_as: HR 840, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr840 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr840.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr840/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71832 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/hr839.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr841.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr840.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 840 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: - Chris Erwin text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR840/2025 upstream_id: 2016124 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - commendation resolution - golf - House Page Program - Homer Georgia --- # HR 840. Erwin, Laurie; outstanding dedication and accomplishments in golf, including her remarkable achievement of a hole-in-one and for her commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3544 House Resolution 840 By: Representative Erwin of the 32nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Laurie Erwin for her outstanding ded ication and1 accomplishments in golf, including her remarkable achievement of a hole-in-one, and for her2 commitment to inspiring the next generation of leaders; and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Laurie Erwin, a proud native of Homer, Georgia, has demonstrated exceptional4 talent, dedication, and passion for the sport of golf; and5 WHEREAS, on June 29, 2024, at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in Homer, Georgia, Laurie Erwin6 achieved the extraordinary feat of a hole-in-one on a distance of 89 yards while using a7 pitching wedge, a testament to her skill and precision; and8 WHEREAS, her accomplishment and enthusiasm were witnessed by he r proud husband,9 Chairman Chris Erwin, Representative of House District 32, marking the moment not only10 as a sporting achievement but also as a cherished family memory; and11 WHEREAS, Laurie Erwin's athletic ability, combined with her unwavering dedication and12 determination to the sport, continues to inspire those around her, showcasing the power of13 perseverance and the joy of the game of golf; and14 H. R. 840 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3544 WHEREAS, beyond her sporting achievements, Laurie Erwin is deep ly committed to15 inspiring young leaders and dedicating her time to mentoring th e youth of Georgia,16 particularly through the House Page Program, where she actively works to encourage and17 guide young individuals in their pursuit of excellence and leadership; and18 WHEREAS, through her involvement in the House Page Program, Laurie Erwin has played19 a pivotal role in shaping the future of Georgia's youth, imparting the values of responsibility,20 integrity, and civic duty to the next generation of leaders; and21 WHEREAS, Laurie Erwin has become a role model for young athlete s and leaders alike,22 demonstrating the values of hard work, integrity, and service to the community; and23 WHEREAS, Laurie Erwin's contributions to the sport and her community bring great pride24 to the State of Georgia as she sets an example of excellence an d encourages future25 generations of golfers and leaders.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Laurie Erwin upo n her exceptional28 achievement for her ongoing contributions to the sport of golf, her community, and the State29 of Georgia as well as her commitment to shaping and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to32 Laurie Erwin.33 H. R. 840 - 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 Homer resident Laurie Erwin for a hole-in-one at Chimney Oaks Golf Club and for mentoring young people through the House Page Program. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia House of Representatives. It recognizes Laurie Erwin, described as a native of Homer, Georgia, for hitting a hole-in-one on June 29, 2024, at Chimney Oaks Golf Club using a pitching wedge on an 89 yard shot. Beyond the golf achievement, the resolution highlights her work mentoring young people through the House Page Program, where students serve and learn about the legislature. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy for distribution to Laurie Erwin. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition passed by the House. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Laurie Erwin for her hole-in-one achievement on June 29, 2024. - Commends her for mentoring youth through the House Page Program. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. - Contains no changes to Georgia statutes, funding, or penalties, as is typical for a commendatory resolution. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Laurie Erwin. It also references her husband, Chairman Chris Erwin, Representative of House District 32, and touches on participants in the House Page Program that she mentors. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical significance is limited to formally recognizing Laurie Erwin's golf achievement and community mentoring work in the official record of the House. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Laurie Erwin's hole-in-one at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in Homer, Georgia, on June 29, 2024. - The whereas clauses also describe her mentoring role in the House Page Program, which involves guiding young people interested in leadership. - The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends her for her golf achievement and community contributions. - A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-27) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-27) - Sponsors: Chris Erwin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71832 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr840.md?full=1