Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 980: Harman, Virginia Barrow; 2025 Awards of Honor recipient; commend
Last action April 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Virginia Barrow Harman of Rome for her legal career and community volunteer work as a 2025 Awards of Honor recipient.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Virginia Barrow Harman, a senior partner at a Rome, Georgia law firm, as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor. The resolution lists her professional and volunteer service, including pro bono legal work on river cleanliness issues, leadership roles with the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Cancer Navigators Inc., the Georgia Conservancy, and State Bar of Georgia committees. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply recognizes Harman's community contributions and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Virginia Barrow Harman as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Harman.
- Creates no changes to Georgia law, taxes, or funding; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Virginia Barrow Harman, a Rome and Floyd County attorney. It has no legal effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.
Why it matters
Ceremonial resolutions like this one carry no legal weight and change no law, but they serve as an official public record of the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing an individual's community service and professional achievements.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('whereas' clauses) recounts Harman's legal career and volunteer service with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Cancer Navigators Inc., and the Georgia Conservancy.
- The resolving clause formally commends Harman as the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient and extends the House's best wishes.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Harman.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize Virginia Barrow Harman for her outstanding dedication to the community, commend her as a recipient of the 2025 Heart of the Community Awards Honor Recipient, and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued success.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Eddie Lumsden (R, HD-12)
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
Topics
- community recognition
- Rome Georgia
- legislative resolution
- volunteerism