HR 977: Green, Lynn; 2025 Awards Honor recipient; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Lynn Green, who works as the Child Welfare Program Director for the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), serving six counties in northwest Georgia. The resolution lists her educational background, professional roles, and community involvement, including leadership positions with the Georgia Professional Human Services Association and founding PFLAG Rome, Georgia, a support organization for LGBTQ people and their families. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House recognizes and commends Green as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes Lynn Green as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
• Commends Green for her professional work as DFCS Child Welfare Program Director and her community service roles.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Green.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia law.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Lynn Green. It has no regulatory effect on any broader group of Georgians, though it references her work with DFCS and organizations like the Georgia Professional Human Services Association and PFLAG Rome.

This is a symbolic honor with no practical effect on Georgia law, funding, or day-to-day life. Its significance is limited to publicly recognizing one person's professional and community contributions through an official House resolution.

• The whereas clauses describe Green's education, her role as DFCS Child Welfare Program Director, and her leadership positions in professional and community organizations.
• The resolving clause formally commends Green as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient and extends best wishes.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to Green.

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

• Matt Barton (R, HD-5)Primary sponsor
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
• Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)

• ceremonial resolution
• child welfare
• DFCS
• community recognition