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title: HR 25. World Financial Group; recognize
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date: 2026-06-20
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bill_number: HR 25
session: 2026 Special Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-06-20
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Matt Reeves
  - Eddie Lumsden
  - Kimberly New
  - Holt Persinger
  - Carter Barrett
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  - ceremonial resolution
  - financial education
  - World Financial Group
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 25. World Financial Group; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 25EX
By: Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Lumsden of the 12th, New of the 40th, Persinger of
the 119th, and Barrett of the 24th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending World Financial Group; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, World Financial Group was founded in 2001 with a mission to help individuals
and families create the life they want to live while protecting their loved ones and planning
for their financial future; and
WHEREAS, over the past 25 years, World Financial Group has provided access to insurance,
retirement, savings, and wealth-building strategies for more than 7 million American
families; and
WHEREAS, through its network of more than 95,000 licensed independent agents, World
Financial Group has expanded its reach across the United States and Canada, becoming the
fastest-growing financial services company in North America; and
WHEREAS, many of these licensed professionals live and work in Georgia, where they
assist individuals, families, and business owners in evaluating their financial goals and
preparing for the future; and
H. R. 25EX
WHEREAS, World Financial Group reflects the rich diversity of the communities it serves,
with its licensed professionals representing 75 languages and encompassing a broad range
of cultural, professional, and personal backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, through its commitment to education, opportunity, and financial empowerment,
World Financial Group has made a meaningful contribution to the economic well-being of
families in Georgia and throughout North America; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements and
positive impact of World Financial Group be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend World Financial Group for its
commitment to financial education, literacy, and empowerment as well as extend their best
wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
World Financial Group.
H. R. 25EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends World Financial Group, a financial services company, for its work in financial education and its 25 years of operation.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes World Financial Group, a company founded in 2001 that provides insurance, retirement, savings, and wealth-building services, for its growth and impact over the past 25 years.
The resolution states that the company has served more than 7 million American families through a network of over 95,000 licensed independent agents across the United States and Canada, including many who work in Georgia. It commends the company for promoting financial education and literacy and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the company as a formal honor.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends World Financial Group for its commitment to financial education, literacy, and empowerment.
- States praise for the company's growth to more than 95,000 licensed agents serving over 7 million American families.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to World Financial Group.
- Creates no new law, funding, penalty, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names World Financial Group and its licensed agents, including those working in Georgia. It does not impose duties or create rights for any other group, business, or state agency.

### Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians; it does not change taxes, licensing rules, or financial regulations. Its practical effect is limited to an official expression of praise from the Georgia House and a ceremonial copy given to the company.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses describe World Financial Group's founding in 2001, its 7 million customers, and its network of over 95,000 licensed agents.
- The resolved clause has the House formally recognize and commend the company for its work in financial education and literacy.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the company.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-20)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-20)
- Sponsors: Matt Reeves, Eddie Lumsden, Kimberly New, Holt Persinger, Carter Barrett
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74873

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr25.md?full=1