HR 959: Johnson, Kendall Rae; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kendall Rae Johnson, an Atlanta native recognized as the youngest certified farmer in the United States. It describes her path into urban farming, which began with a small patio garden and grew into an initiative teaching young people about agriculture, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. The resolution highlights her nonprofit, Kendall Rae's Green Heart Non-Profit Organization, which has worked with hundreds of students and youth entrepreneurs, and her role as the first USDA Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador. It also notes her children's book and a food product she launched. The resolution formally commends her and directs the Clerk of the House to provide her a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends Kendall Rae Johnson for her work in urban farming, youth development, and entrepreneurship.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Kendall Rae Johnson.
• Extends the House's best wishes for her continued success but creates no legal obligations, funding, or changes to Georgia law.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Kendall Rae Johnson, an Atlanta-based young urban farmer and entrepreneur. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's administrative task of distributing the document.

As a ceremonial resolution, this measure does not change any law, spend state money, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Kendall Rae Johnson's achievements and providing her an official copy of the honor from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe Johnson's background, her certification as the youngest farmer in the United States, and her nonprofit work with students and youth entrepreneurs.
• The resolving clause formally commends her for her contributions to agriculture, youth development, and entrepreneurship.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her, with no other administrative or funding provisions.

1. 2025-04-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Inga Willis (D, HD-55)Primary sponsor
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)

• commendation resolution
• urban farming
• youth entrepreneurship
• agricultural education