Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 976: McKnight, Ciara; 2025 Heart of the Community Heart Award recipient; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Ciara McKnight of Rome, Georgia, for receiving the 2025 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award and recognizes her community and youth work.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Ciara McKnight, a Rome, Georgia native, for her career working with adolescents and adults, including her time with the Georgia Department of Corrections and her current role as a Field Coordinator and Adjunct Teacher at Kennesaw State University. The resolution highlights her founding of several community programs, including A Teen's Choice, Inc., A Dream Ball Gala, and The CASH Program, along with her many volunteer and leadership roles supporting youth, families, and community wellness. The House directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for McKnight as a keepsake of the honor.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes Ciara McKnight as the recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award.
- Commends her for her work in youth empowerment, family support, and community service in the Rome, Georgia area.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to McKnight.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Ciara McKnight. It does not impose duties or create rights for any broader group of Georgians; its practical effect is limited to the honoree and the House Clerk's office, which must produce a copy for her.
Why it matters
Resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial consequences and change no Georgia law. Their significance is symbolic: a public, official statement from the state legislature recognizing an individual's community contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe McKnight's career history, community roles, and the programs she founded, including A Teen's Choice, Inc. and The CASH Program.
- The resolving clause formally commends McKnight as the 2025 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award recipient.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to McKnight.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Ciara McKnight for her outstanding dedication to the community, commend her as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Young Heart Award”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
Topics
- community award
- Rome Georgia
- House resolution
- youth programs