Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 894: Arciaga, Mikayla; commend
Last action March 31, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mikayla Arciaga, an education advocate and former teacher, for her community work during Women's History Month.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Mikayla Arciaga, who serves as the Georgia advocacy director for IDRA, an organization that connects parents, students, and community members with resources to take part in state policymaking. The resolution notes that before this role, Arciaga spent five years working as a high school math teacher and swim coach. The resolution formally commends Arciaga for her dedication to her community and wishes her continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to her. Like other commendation resolutions, it does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement adopted by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Mikayla Arciaga for her community work as IDRA's Georgia advocacy director.
- States the House's best wishes for her continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Arciaga.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Mikayla Arciaga. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it creates an official House record praising Arciaga's advocacy and teaching work, which she receives as a formal keepsake from the legislature.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Arciaga's role as IDRA's Georgia advocacy director and her prior five years as a high school math teacher and swim coach.
- The resolving clause formally commends Arciaga for her dedication to her community and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Arciaga.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Mikayla Arciaga for her unwavering dedication to her community and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
- Debra Bazemore (D, HD-69)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- David Wilkerson (D, HD-38)
- Karlton Howard (D, HD-129)
Topics
- Women's History Month
- education advocacy
- House resolution
- community recognition