HR1038: HR1038 HealthMPowers; 25 years of service and leadership in advancing youth health; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes HealthMPowers, an organization that has worked in Georgia for 25 years on children's health, nutrition, and youth leadership programs in schools statewide. The resolution praises the group's school partnerships, community programs, and youth advisory initiatives, and credits founders Andy Isakson (brother of the late Senator Johnny Isakson) and Mary Johnson. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for HealthMPowers as a formal token of recognition. It creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally commends HealthMPowers for 25 years of service promoting youth health and nutrition in Georgia.
• States the House's recognition of the organization's youth leadership and advocacy training programs.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to HealthMPowers.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor.

The resolution directly names HealthMPowers, a Georgia nonprofit focused on youth and family health, and its founders. It has no regulatory effect on schools, families, or other organizations beyond the honorary recognition.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians; it is a public statement of appreciation. Its main real-world impact is symbolic and reputational, giving HealthMPowers formal recognition from the state legislature for its work in schools and communities.

• The whereas clauses describe HealthMPowers' 25 years of work on health, nutrition, and youth leadership programs in Georgia schools.
• The resolved clause has the House commend HealthMPowers for its service and recognize its youth leadership vision.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to HealthMPowers.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Karen Lupton (D, HD-083)Primary sponsor
• Shea Roberts (D, HD-052)

• youth health
• nonprofit recognition
• school health programs
• Georgia House resolution