HR1022: HR1022 4-H day at the state capitol; 02/26/26; 2025-2026 4-H leadership teams and award recipients; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the achievements of numerous 4-H members and volunteers across the state during the 2025-2026 program year. It names the State 4-H President and State 4-H Leader, district presidents from several counties, delegates to the National 4-H Conference, and winners of various competitions and awards including the Deans Awards, Leadership in Action awards, the National Consumer Decision Making Contest, and archery and air rifle competitions. The resolution also honors adult volunteers, including the 2025 Volunteer of the Year and the Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award recipient. It formally designates February 26, 2026 as 4-H Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Commends named individuals for their roles as 4-H leaders, district presidents, and award recipients during the 2025-2026 program year.
• Formally designates February 26, 2026 as 4-H day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new laws, funding, or legal requirements; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition by the House.

The resolution names specific 4-H members, district presidents, competition winners, and adult volunteers from counties across Georgia, along with 4-H staff at the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. It has no legal effect on the public at large.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial consequences, it publicly recognizes the accomplishments of young Georgians and volunteers involved in 4-H, and it sets aside a specific day for 4-H members to be recognized at the state capitol.

• The resolved clause commends Robert Thomas as State 4-H President and Melanie Biersmith as State 4-H Leader and Director of 4-H.
• The resolution recognizes 2025-2026 4-H District Presidents, National 4-H Conference delegates, and multiple award winners named in the whereas clauses.
• The resolution designates February 26, 2026 as 4-H day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-01-14House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-14House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-14House Hopper (House)

• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)Primary sponsor
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)

• 4-H
• youth leadership
• state capitol events
• legislative recognition