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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1193: HR1193 Reflections of Trinity; commend

Last action February 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Reflections of Trinity, a Powder Springs based charity, for its food assistance and relief work across dozens of Georgia counties and beyond.

In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes Reflections of Trinity, a nonprofit organization based in Powder Springs, Georgia, founded in 2003. The resolution lists the organization's accomplishments, including serving 77 Georgia counties and 56 counties outside the state, distributing more than 2.35 million pounds of food in 2025 alone, and helping submit 262 applications for state assistance. The resolution also notes the organization's food pantry, open since 2012, has helped more than 770,000 individuals with an estimated 21.7 million pounds of food, and that its 1,892 volunteers logged more than 20,537 hours of service. The House resolves to commend the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Reflections of Trinity. The resolution does not change any Georgia law.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends Reflections of Trinity for its charitable work serving Georgia families and communities beyond the state.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
  • Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a statement of recognition by the House.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Reflections of Trinity, its staff, and its 1,892 volunteers. It also references the many individuals and families across Georgia and out of state who receive food and other assistance from the organization.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world impact is a formal, public acknowledgment from the Georgia House of Representatives of the organization's charitable work.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe Reflections of Trinity's founding in 2003, its service area of 77 Georgia counties and 56 out-of-state counties, and its 2025 growth figures.
  • The resolving clause states the House recognizes and commends the organization for its community commitment and wishes it continued success.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to the organization.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Primary sponsor
  • Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
  • David Wilkerson (D, HD-038)

Topics

  • nonprofit recognition
  • food assistance
  • Powder Springs
  • charitable organizations
  • legislative commendation

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