HR1016: HR1016 Executive director, staff, and members of the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D), an organization serving southwest Georgia, and specifically praises its executive director, Rhonda Gordon, for her leadership in advancing conservation, education, and community development programs. The resolution states that under Gordon's leadership, the council expanded work in agricultural sustainability, rural infrastructure, environmental conservation, workforce development, and small business growth, and built partnerships among local governments, state and federal agencies, and nonprofits. The House resolves to commend Gordon, the staff, and members of the council for their service and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally commends Rhonda Gordon, the executive director of the Golden Triangle RC&D, along with its staff and members, for their work in southwest Georgia.
• States the House's appreciation for the council's efforts in conservation, education, agricultural sustainability, rural infrastructure, and workforce development.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Rhonda Gordon and the staff and members of the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council, an organization operating in southwest Georgia. It does not impose obligations on any other group.

This is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change, so it does not alter any Georgian's rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the council's community and conservation work and a commemorative copy sent to the organization.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Golden Triangle RC&D's role in community development, natural resource stewardship, and economic growth in southwest Georgia.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend and thank Rhonda Gordon, staff, and members of the council for their service and leadership.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the council.

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

• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)Primary sponsor
• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
• Rick Townsend (R, HD-179)

• legislative commendation
• natural resource conservation
• rural development
• southwest Georgia